Latest ONS retail sales data
UK retail sales return to growth in April despite inflation
Despite pressure from inflation, UK retail sales rebounded in April, according to the ONS.
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.
Despite pressure from inflation, UK retail sales rebounded in April, according to the ONS.
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Retail sales fell in March as customers continued to rein in spending amid record-high levels of inflation.
Retail sales climbed by value but fell by volume in February, official data has shown.
UK retail sales started the year positively, following a dip in December, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Retail sales rose by value in December 2022 but volume was down, official data has shown.
Retail sales increased by value last month but volumes declined, the latest ONS data revealed.
Retail sales remained sluggish through October as the cost-of-living crisis continued to impact consumer confidence.
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.
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 rose in the month of July, largely due to an uptick in non-store trading.
Non-food and online retail sales have fallen in the month of June as the cost-of-living crisis continues for customers
Retail sales dropped in the month of May as the cost-of-living crisis hit consumer wallets.
Retail sales fell year on year in March as pre-pandemic habits and hobbies returned.
Retail sales rose year on year in February but online continued on a downward trend as pandemic conditions eased, official data has shown.
Retail sales rose in January after a disappointing December.
Retail sales advanced in November when Black Friday helped stoke shopper demand.
Retail sales rose for the first time in three months as shoppers prepared for the festive season.
Retail sales dipped in September as a perfect storm of supply chain challenges and lower consumer demand dented performance.
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.
Retail sales rose in June as supermarket sales were buoyed by the England team’s progress in football’s European Championships.
Retail sales rose in May as ecommerce sales drove growth but food stores suffered amid the reopening of hospitality venues.