All ONS articles – Page 3
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Government urged to act as 79,000 retail jobs lost
The BRC is pointing the finger at the government’s “sky-high business rates” for the continued decline in retail jobs across the country.
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Retail sales jump in March due to warm weather, ONS finds
Retail sales showed “strong growth” year on year in terms of value and volume in March, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows.
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'Strong sales growth' in February, ONS finds
Retail sales showed “strong growth” year on year in terms of value and volume in February, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows.
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Sales value and volume up in December, ONS reports
Retail sales rose both by value and volume year on year in December, the latest retail data from the Office for National Statistics shows.
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Online sales reach milestone in November, ONS reports
Retail sales rose by volume and value last month, official data indicated.
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Retail sales dip in June, strongest quarter since 2015
Retail sales edged down in June as shoppers prioritised the World Cup and hot weather over non-food purchases.
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Retail sales rebound in February after two-month decline
Retail sales rebounded in February following two months of sharp declines, despite continued price rises across fashion and homewares.
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January retail sales rise as consumers seek to get fit
Retail sales rose year on year in January but growth was flat month on month.
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Retail sales boosted in November by Black Friday
Retail sales picked up in November, with Black Friday and the start of Christmas shopping giving retailers a much-needed boost.
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Retail sales slide in September amid price rises
Retail sales volumes declined 0.7% in September, reversing a jump in August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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UK retail sales jump driven by non-essentials
UK retail sales rose ahead of expectations in August bolstered by clothing and non-essential items despite shop prices rising at record levels.
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Retail sales rise ‘subdued’ despite boost from grocery
UK retail sales increased by volume and amount spent in July as strong food sales offset monthly declines in other sectors.
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Today in retail: The sun shines on retail sales
June provided some light in the midst of what could be a long and gloomy tunnel for retailers and consumers alike.
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Retail sales recover as warm weather boosts fashion
Retail sales bounced back slightly in the second quarter of the year, as warmer weather encouraged shoppers to refresh their summer wardrobes.
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Today in retail: A not so strong and stable sector
A DFS profit warning and gloomy ONS retail sales rocked the industry today, highlighting that prolonged uncertainty is a genuine cause for concern.
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Retail sales grow at slowest rate for four years
UK retail sales grew at their slowest rate for more than four years in May as rising inflation following the Brexit vote dragged on spending.
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Inflation hits highest rate for almost four years
Inflation hit its highest rate in almost four years in May, driven by rising prices of games, toys and hobbies.
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Retail sales bounce back thanks to sunny Easter
Good weather and Easter spending contributed to a rise in retail sales in April, following a short period of contraction in March.
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Today in retail: Inflation, Retail 2020 and Asos fire
Today, as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) laid out its vision for the future of work and jobs in the sector, the latest Office for National Statistics inflation figures brought potentially bad news for retailers.
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Inflation rises to highest level since September 2013
The UK’s inflation rate rose to its highest level since September 2013 last month, driven by higher air fares and increasing clothing prices.