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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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