Data: ONS retail sales

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. The ONS figures provide a regular breakdown of the volume and value of goods bought, based on turnover data collected from 5,000 retailers that either employ at least 100 staff, or have annual sales of more than £60m.

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Latest ONS retail sales data

UK retail sales return to growth in April despite inflation

2023-05-26T06:50:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne

Despite pressure from inflation, UK retail sales rebounded in April, according to the ONS.

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Retail sales fall in March as record inflation persists

2023-04-21T06:28:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev

Retail sales fell in March as customers continued to rein in spending amid record-high levels of inflation.

Retail sales rise by value but volume falls

2023-03-24T07:15:00+00:00By George MacDonald

Retail sales climbed by value but fell by volume in February, official data has shown.

UK retail sales inch up in January

2023-02-17T07:18:00+00:00By Hugh Radojev

UK retail sales started the year positively, following a dip in December, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.

December retail sales rise but volumes fall as cost of living hits consumers

2023-01-20T07:22:00+00:00By George MacDonald

Retail sales rose by value in December 2022 but volume was down, official data has shown.

November retail sales rise by value but volumes fall, official data shows

2022-12-16T07:17:00+00:00By George MacDonald

Retail sales increased by value last month but volumes declined, the latest ONS data revealed.

Retail sales continue downward spiral in October

2022-11-18T07:32:00+00:00

Retail sales remained sluggish through October as the cost-of-living crisis continued to impact consumer confidence.

Retail sales slump below pre-Covid levels in September

2022-10-21T06:15:00+01:00By Luke Tugby

Retail sales volumes slumped to below pre-Covid levels in September as sluggish consumer confidence and store closures during the Queen’s funeral impacted performance.

Retail sales volumes slide as cost of living bites

2022-09-16T06:29:00+01:00By George MacDonald

Year on year retail sales rose by value but plunged by volume last month as the cost of living climbed, official figures reveal.

Retail sales inch up in July boosted by online promotions

2022-08-19T06:32:00+01:00By Rosie Shepard

Retail sales rose in the month of July, largely due to an uptick in non-store trading.

Non-food and online sales fall as cost-of-living crisis intensifies

2022-07-22T06:28:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev

Non-food and online retail sales have fallen in the month of June as the cost-of-living crisis continues for customers

Retail sales tumble in May as consumers cut back on food shopping

2022-06-24T06:32:00+01:00By Rosie Shepard

Retail sales dropped in the month of May as the cost-of-living crisis hit consumer wallets.

Data: Retail sales drop in March driven by decline in online spend

2022-04-22T06:31:00+01:00By Rosie Shepard

Retail sales fell year on year in March as pre-pandemic habits and hobbies returned.

Retail sales rise in February but online share falls back

2022-03-25T07:26:00+00:00By George MacDonald

Retail sales rose year on year in February but online continued on a downward trend as pandemic conditions eased, official data has shown.

Data: Retail sales rebound in January driven by home improvement trends

2022-02-18T07:19:00+00:00By Rosie Shepard

Retail sales rose in January after a disappointing December.

Retail sales rise in November as Black Friday boosts trade

2021-12-17T07:22:00+00:00By George MacDonald

Retail sales advanced in November when Black Friday helped stoke shopper demand.

Data: Retail sales inch up in October boosted by early Christmas shopping

2021-11-19T12:50:00+00:00By Rosie Shepard

Retail sales rose for the first time in three months as shoppers prepared for the festive season.

Data: Retail sales slip in September as trading challenges mount

2021-10-22T06:41:00+01:00By Luke Tugby

Retail sales dipped in September as a perfect storm of supply chain challenges and lower consumer demand dented performance.

Data: Retail sales fall in July due to poor weather and transport delays

2021-08-23T09:33:00+01:00By Caoimhe Gordon

Retail sales fell in July compared with June as poor weather, supply chain challenges and the end of Euro 2020 led to a reduction in spending.

Data: Retail sales rise in June as Euro 2020 drives spend

2021-07-23T06:34:00+01:00By Luke Tugby

Retail sales rose in June as supermarket sales were buoyed by the England team’s progress in football’s European Championships.

Data: Retail sales jump in May but grocers hit by hospitality’s reopening

2021-06-18T06:44:00+01:00By Luke Tugby

Retail sales rose in May as ecommerce sales drove growth but food stores suffered amid the reopening of hospitality venues.