2 May 2001, 14:03  CBI says UK retail sales volumes grew healthily in April

--CBI says net 32% UK retailers' Apr sales up, vs Mar's 30%
--CBI says net 29% of UK retailers expect higher sales in May
--CBI: Underlying UK retail sales Feb-Apr 31%; Jan-Mar 33%
--CBI: UK retailers' Apr orders rise fastest since May 2000

London, May 2 (BridgeNews) - The U.K. consumer remains in good health despite reports of its imminent decline, according to the Confederation of British Industry's latest distributive trades survey. The CBI said sales volume growth had accelerated in April from March and was expected to keep growing in May.

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