The Office for National Statistics produces a wide range of economic, social and population data, including a monthly update on retail sales in the UK.Ā
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Retail sales volumes rose in December despite a quarterly decline.
Month-on-month retail sales volumes edged down in November but were up year on year, official data showed.
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Retail sales crept up in September as back-to-school shopping and a seasonal change drove spending and volume growth.
Retail sales volumes are estimated to have crept up in August, as fashion and online-only retailers benefited from good weather.
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Retail sales volumes were sluggish at the beginning of summer, with shoppers buying less food and drink and fewer household goods, but momentum returned in July.
When stacked against comparable countries in Europe based on sales volumes change since 2021, the UK lags most of them. Germany, France and Spain have all performed better since then
UK retail sales are estimated to have risen 1.2% in April, marking the fourth straight month of growth and reaching their highest level since July 2021.
May saw a drop in retail sales volumes across the UK, making it the largest fall in nearly 18 months, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Retail sales climbed last month, according to official data.
Clothing and outdoor retailers cited good weather as the reason for a rise in sales volumes, which rose by 0.4% versus the previous month. Analysts had been expecting a 0.4% fall.
UK retail sales inched up in February, marking the second consecutive month of growth, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The release of the ONSā retail sales on Friday was the latest in a surprisingly positive flurry of economic indicators in what is supposed to be the saddest month of the year
Retail sales volumes crept up in January 2025, a change in direction following four consecutive months of falling.
The story many were telling about the performance of the retail sector over Christmas got a bit complicated last week as the ONS released figures suggesting sales volumes were down month-on-month
UK retail sales fell during the peak Christmas trading month of December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Retail sales volumes edged up last month, official data showed.
Inflation across the UK hit its highest level seen since March, as surging petrol and clothing prices drove up costs in November.
UK retail sales volumes fell in October after a marginal increase in September as retailers reported that Budget uncertainty affected sales.
