US EditionWomen's Soccer, Hot Weather Boost UK Retail Sales in July
Clothing, footwear, and online sales drove the 0.6% growth in UK retail spending, boosted by England women's football success and favorable weather, ONS data shows.
- In July, the Office for National Statistics reported retail sales volumes rose 0.6% in July 2025, attributing the rise to sunny weather and spending linked to the England women's football team and UEFA Women's Euro 2025.
- The ONS delayed the data release by two weeks to correct seasonal adjustments, with James Benford, ONS, apologising for errors that overstated monthly volatility earlier in 2025 and outlining improvement plans.
- Clothing and footwear stores and non-store/online retailers rose 2.5% in July, with sales volumes up 0.6% month-on-month, beating forecasts; Currys noted weather boosted demand for air conditioners.
- The data gave sterling a short-lived lift, but sales over the three months to July fell 0.6% and Paul Dales said `The retail sales figures are a bit softer than they look`.
- ONS revisions mean past retail data have been reworked, with James Benford, ONS saying `The new figures published today show a similar overall pattern of three-month on three-month growth, but with less volatile month-on-month changes`. Analysts urge retailers to build resilience ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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