Fears Over Budget Tax Rises Hold Back Retail Sales

UK households brace for pricier Christmas amid Budget fears

In the five weeks to 4 October 2025, modest growth was driven by grocery price rises and targeted smartphone purchases, while discretionary non-food lagged.The post UK households brace for pricier Christmas amid Budget fears appeared first on Retail Insight Network.

Fears Over Budget Tax Rises Hold Back Retail Sales

Retail sales growth in the UK eased last month as concerns over inflation and potential tax increases in the autumn Budget weighed on consumers. The BRC – KPMG Retail Sales Monitor shows total sales in the sector increased by 2.3% (more…) The post Fears Over Budget Tax Rises Hold Back Retail Sales appeared first on KamCity.

Retail sales edge up 2.3% in September as food spending drives growth

UK total retail sales rose by 2.3% year on year in September, up from growth of 2% in September 2024 and above the 12-month average increase of 2.1%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Food sales increased by 4.3% on the year, compared with 2.3% growth in September 2024 and above the 12-month average of 3.4%. Non-food sales rose by 0.7%, below both the 1.7% growth recorded a year earlier and the 12-month …

Retail sales growth was slower in September - Grocery Gazette - Latest Grocery Industry News

Retail revenue increased at a slower pace compared to previous months in the UK, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium(BRC). Total retail sales increased by 2.3%…

Retail spend slows in September amid Budget concerns - Retail Gazette

Retail spend slowed in September despite an uplift in total retail sales.  New figures from the the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show total UK retail revenues rose by 2.3% year on year in September for the 5 weeks from 31 August to 4 October, compared to 2% growth in September 2024. Food sales were up 4.3% year on year in September, against growth of 2.3% the same time last year, the organisation reported.  Non-food sales increased by 0.7% ov…