Retail sales continue downward spiral in October

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Retail sales remained sluggish through October as the cost-of-living crisis continued to impact consumer confidence. 

Sales volumes excluding fuel dropped 6.7% year on year, continuing a downward trend seen since summer 2021, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.

 

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