November retail sales rise by value but volumes fall, official data shows

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Retail sales increased by value last month but volumes declined, the latest ONS data revealed. 

Sales, excluding fuel, rose 3.6% by value year on year in November and advanced 0.7% month on month. However, there was a 5.9% slide by volume year on year, and month-on-month sales edged down 0.3%.

 

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