Published 08/06/2024 7:15:00 a.m.

Warm weather lifts UK retail sales in July but shoppers shun big purchases

UK total retail sales increased by 0.5% year on year in July, partly due to warm weather, despite consumers being cautious about big purchases during the cost of living crisis.
David Lonsdale from the Scottish Retail Consortium noted retail sales had a fourth consecutive monthly decline as Scots preferred leisure activities over spending in stores.
Discretionary spending fell 0.3% year on year in July, with families focusing on summer clothes and health products while avoiding larger purchases like furniture.

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The Independent

Retail sales make subdued recovery as washout summer dries up

Total retail sales increased by 0.5% year on year in July, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

08/05/2024 11:01:00 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Retail sales make subdued recovery as washout summer dries up

The late arrival of summer returned retail sales to growth – boosted by consumers buying clothing and beauty products in preparation for the holidays, figures show.

08/05/2024 11:02:29 p.m.·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Retail sales make subdued recovery as washout summer dries up

Total retail sales increased by 0.5% year on year in July, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

08/05/2024 11:01:00 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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The Herald Scotland

Back-to-school shopping fails to lift 'disappointing' high street retail sales

Early back-to-school purchases were not enough to stem the dip in Scottish sales

08/06/2024 3:32:00 a.m.

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City AM

UK retail sales pick up as summer finally heats up

Retail sales returned to growth in July after the long-awaited summer boost for retail finally arrived along with the warmer weather. Total retail sales increased by 0.5 per cent year on year in July, up from the three-month average growth rate of 0.3 per cent, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor Retail sales fell 1.5 per cent month on month in June. Sales of clothing, health and beauty products did parti…

08/06/2024 5:00:00 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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