Sales of household goods have suffered particularly badly over the last year, as both the housing market and overall consumer spending have slowed. But there are now tentative signs that the sector may have turned the corner. The recent sharp rise in the number of new mortgage approvals for house purchase looks particularly promising, given that households tend to spend more on their homes when they move house.
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