consumer sentiment remains weak but retail sales could experience a "spring bounce" due to the upcoming royal wedding, according to analysis from BDO.

The professional services firm said that sales in non-food stores fell by 1.2% year-on-year in March, reflecting shoppers' concerns over unemployment and the strength of Britain's economic recovery.

Homeware was the worst-performing category, off 2.7%, while fashion had a small rise of 0.8% from March 2010.

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