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- 2023 -24 MarchEconomy
Retail sales rise 1.2% in February
The ONS has reported today (24 March) that retail sales for February have increased by an estimated 1.2%, following a rise of 0.9% in January, despite a fall in sales volumes of 3.5% when compared to the same month last year. In addition, the ONS found that sales volumes fell…
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Feb- 2023 -17 FebruaryNews
UK retail sales unexpectedly rise due to January discounts
Retail sales volumes in the UK are estimated to have increased by 0.5% in January 2023, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Price rises and the cost of living crisis had seen retail sales drop 1.2% in December 2022 but post-Christmas discounts and increased fuel sales…
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7 FebruaryEconomy
Jan retail sales rise 4.2% but fall YOY
Total retail sales in the UK rose 4.2% in January, a marked drop off when compared with the same period in 2022 when sales rose 11.9%, according to the latest data from the BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor. The 4.2% increase is below the three month rolling average of 5.2% but…
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Jan- 2023 -20 JanuaryEconomy
December retail sales fall 1% despite Christmas boost
Retail sales volumes fell by 1% in December 2022 after a 0.5% fall in November 2022, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Alongside this, sales volumes were down 1.7% compared with pre-pandemic levels in February 2020. Non-food store sales volumes also dropped 2.1% over December. ONS…
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13 JanuaryOnline & Digital
Very retail sales up 2.2% over Christmas period
Very Group has announced that its retail sales increased by 2.2% compared with the trading period in 2021 for the Christmas and Black Friday season, despite group sales dipping by 1.3%. Compared to the pre-pandemic period in FY19, retail sales were up by 19.6%. The group’s sales in the toys,…
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10 JanuaryEconomy
Retail sales rise 6.9% over Christmas
The BRC has reported that sales on a total basis increased by 6.9% in December 2022, compared with the prior increase of 2.1% in December 2021. These figures are said to be above both the three-month average growth of 4.4% and the 12-month average growth of 3.1%. Meanwhile, the UK’s…
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3 JanuaryHigh Street
Low retail sales growth expected in 2023, says BRC
Retail sales are estimated to grow between 2.3% to 3.5% in 2023, according to new analysis by the British Retail Consortium. The past year has been characterised by low retail sales growth which has remained below current inflation, suggesting volumes were down compared to 2021. The trend is expected to…
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Dec- 2022 -16 DecemberEconomy
Retail sales dip 0.4% in November
Black Friday and Christmas shopping has failed to lure people back to the high streets as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that retail sales have fallen by 0.4% in November 2022. The recent statistics follow a 0.6% rise in October when retail bounced back from the impact of…
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Nov- 2022 -28 NovemberEconomy
Retail sales plummet in November, CBI finds
Retailers saw their sales volumes plummet in the year to November, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly distributive trades survey, and a similar rate of decline is expected in December. Retail sales declined -19% in the year to November down from +18% in October. The CBI said a similar fall…
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18 NovemberAdvice
Retail news: whats happening in the industry?
In this article, we’ll share some of the top retail news stories from the past month. From new launches to spending trends, we’ll cover the most important topics that retail businesses should be aware of. What are the latest trends in retail? How can brands keep up with the competition?…
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