Retail sales cool as blazing hot summer ends

Empty high street in Northamtonshire

Source: GettyImages/iStock/CHUNYIP WONG

UK consumer demand cooled in August, as a summer marked by relentless heatwaves drew to an end.

Food sales increased by 2.6% during the period, compared to 4.7% growth in August 2025. This was also below the 12-month average growth of 3.2%.

 

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