UK retailers warned to brace for sales pressure linked to Middle East war
According to the latest data for February from the UK Office of National Statistics, retail sales volumes are estimated to…
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January UK retail sales rise as post-holiday demand improves
UK retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen by 1.8% in January 2026, following a 0.4% rise in December…
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UK retail sales in December prompt mixed reaction from industry experts
According to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics, for the fourth quarter to December, textile, clothing and…
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November UK retail sales lacklustre as consumers enjoy year-round deals
UK retail sales fell in November despite a healthy contribution from clothing stores. In November, retail sales volumes are estimated…
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UK clothing retailers feel chill in October as spending cools
The ONS said the fall contributed to total sales volumes across retail decreasing over the month to October, the first…
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September UK retail sales rise on strong clothing performance
ONS figures for September show retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have risen by 0.9% in Q3 (July…
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UK clothing retail sales in August boosted by key calendar events
According to the ONS official figures for August, retail sales in textiles, clothing and footwear jumped 1.3% in volume terms…
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UK clothing retail sees sales surge in July but experts flag tax hikes
However, this was not enough to offset a fall in food stores and department stores, which led to an overall…
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Consumer cash concerns weigh in May as UK retail spend slows
According to the Office for National Statistics, UK retail sales volumes fell 2.7% during May 2025, following a 1.3% rise…
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UK clothing, footwear prices dip amid April inflation rise
The CPI rose by 1.2% in April on a monthly basis, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.…
