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DIY and online boost retail sales in May
Retail sales staged a partial recovery last month, according to official data.
Sales volume rose 12% month on month in May, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported. A strong performance from home and DIY retailers helped, and online sales reached a record high.
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