Retailers ‘optimistic’ for summer of sport as May retail sales fall flat

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UK retail sales saw only a “modest rebound” in May, according to the latest data from BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

Total UK retail sales saw a marginal 0.7% increase year on year, compared with a rise of 3.9% in May 2023. This was above the three-month average of 0.3% and below the 12-month average of 2%.

 

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