Heatwave drives jump in retail sales in May

Oxford Street London

The twin bank holidays and a heatwave helped drive a jump in retail sales during May, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.

UK total retail sales jumped 3.7% year-on-year in May, compared to 1% growth in 2025 and above the 12-month average growth of 2%.

 

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