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UK Sunshine Warmed up Retail Sales in June, ONS Says
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 25 – Retail sales in the UK rose 0.9% in June 2025 due to increased demand for food and drinks during a heatwave, though growth was below economist forecasts, ONS data shows.
- The UK retail sector saw sales volumes rise by 0.9% in June 2025 after a 2.8% drop in May, boosted by warm weather and increased consumer activity.
- May's sharp decline, the steepest since December 2023, followed economic output contraction in April and May and shifted consumer spending patterns.
- Supermarkets experienced stronger trading with increased drink purchases, fuel sales rose 2.8%, and non-food sectors such as clothing and footwear showed incremental growth due to the warmest June on record.
- Online spending increased 2.3% month-on-month, total retail values grew 3.3% over three months to June, and consumer confidence tumbled in July amid inflation at 3.6%.
- The June rebound suggests potential for summer sales growth, though momentum has slowed and economic forecasts expect lacklustre second-quarter growth ahead.
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UK retail sales increase as shoppers flock to stores
UK retail sales volumes increased by 0.9% month over month in June as pleasant weather encouraged customers to visit the high street and spend more money online. The increase follows a sharp 2.8% drop in May. June is the warmest month on record in England, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which also […] The post UK retail sales increase as shoppers flock to stores appeared first on Apparel Resources.
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