Office for National Statistics

Retail sales bounce back in January

UK retail sales saw a year-on-year increase of 4.8% in January, the highest jump since December 2016. Figures from the…

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ONS reports retail growth ‘slowdown’

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced a “slowdown” in retail growth for the whole of 2018 which it…

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It’s not too late for the high street to make a success of Christmas

Black Friday is over and retailer’s sights are now being set on the Christmas rush, as retailers look to capitalise…

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International shoppers could be the answer to UK retailers’ woes

New data from Planet, an international payments provider, suggests that international shoppers could bring glad tidings for UK retailers in…

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The Brexit dividend may be nearing an end for UK retailers – so what now?

Much has been made of the potential ‘Brexit dividend’ that the economy may enjoy if the UK parts company with…

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Summer weather drives GDP and retail growth

The joint hottest summer ever and the World Cup helped the UK experience both GDP and retail growth. The Office…

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Amazon will account for 5% of global retail, say analysts

Analysts have said they expect Amazon to account for 5% of the global retail market in the near future. The…

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Online sales and discounts help to boost retail sales

UK retail sales outperformed predictions with an increase of 0.7% in July, recent statistics from the Office for National Statistics…

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High street struggles drag sterling down to $1.30

The pound has been dragged down to $1.30 by declining high street footfall and the financial woes of a slew…

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Royal wedding boosts retail sales in May

The quantity bought in the retail industry increased by 1.3% in May 2018 when compared with April 2018, according to…

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