Retail Sales
This coverage analyses UK retail sales performance, highlighting monthly figures, sector breakdowns, seasonal trends, and consumer spending patterns. Reporting examines how economic conditions, promotions, and market dynamics influence sales outcomes across categories, providing retail managers and executives with actionable insights into trading conditions and customer demand.
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Mar- 2024 -22 MarchEconomy
Retail sales flatline in rainiest February on record
UK retail sales experienced no growth (0.0%) in February, down from 3.6% in the month prior, as wet weather discouraged store sales, according to the latest figures released by the ONS. While the latest figures were still ahead of expectations for a 0.4% decline, food and fuel sellers felt the…
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5 MarchEconomy
Retail sales underperform in February
UK total retail sales rose by 1.1% year-on-year during the four-week period ended 24 February, against a growth of 5.2% last year and below the three-month average growth of 1.4%, according to the BRC. The BRC has attributed the poor retail sales to February 2024 being “the wettest on record”. …
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Feb- 2024 -16 FebruaryEconomy
Retail sales jump 3.4% giving optimism despite recession
Retail sales in the UK jumped 3.4% in January 2024 after falling 3.2% in December, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. This is the biggest rise in retail sales since April 2021 when the UK had just emerged from the third covid lockdown. The price of goods…
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6 FebruaryEconomy
Retail sales slow as high cost of living enters third year
UK total retail sales increased by 1.2% year on year for the four weeks ended 27 January 2023, compared with a growth of 4.2% in January 2023, according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). This was above the three-month average growth of 1.9% and below the 12-month average…
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Jan- 2024 -19 JanuaryNews
Retail sales drop 3.2% in December, ONS says
Retail sales volumes are estimated to have fallen by 3.2% in December 2023, from a rise of 1.4% in November 2023, the ONS has revealed. December’s decrease was the largest monthly fall since January 2021, when Covid-19 restrictions affected sales. Looking at the quarterly picture, sales volumes fell by 0.9%…
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9 JanuaryHigh Street
Festive period fails to boost retail sales, BRC finds
Total retail sales in the UK rose by only 1.7% in December, against a growth of 6.9% the prior year, as Christmas failed to “make amends” for what was a challenging year in retail. December’s growth was below the three-month average growth of 2.3%, and below the 12-month average growth…
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Dec- 2023 -22 DecemberNews
UK retail sales rise 1.3% in November
Retail sales volumes are estimated to have increased by 1.3% in November 2023, from no growth (revised from a fall of 0.3%) in October 2023, according to new figures by the ONS. Non-food store sales volumes rose by 2.3% in November 2023, following a 0.2% increase in October 2023. Retailers…
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Nov- 2023 -17 NovemberNews
UK retail sales fall by 0.3% in October
Retail sales volumes fell by 0.3% in October 2023, following a fall of 1.1% in September 2023, according to the new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Automotive fuel sales volumes fell by 2.0% in October 2023, as retailers reported that consumers were spending their money more cautiously,…
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7 NovemberNews
October retail sales slow as consumers delay Christmas spending
Total UK retail sales increased by 2.5% in October, against a growth of 1.6% in October 2022 as consumers delay their Christmas spending in the hopes they can grab a bargain in the upcoming Black Friday sales, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. The total sales growth was below…
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Oct- 2023 -31 OctoberAdvice
How to boost retail sales with email marketing campaigns
Segment your email list Start by segmenting your email list based on customer behaviour, preferences, and demographics. This allows you to send targeted and relevant content to different groups, increasing the chances of conversion. Personalise your email content Personalisation is key. Use customers’ names, recommend products based on their previous…
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