UK Retail Sales Soar Again as Brits Bask in Sunshine, ONS Says
- According to the Office for National Statistics, the quantity of goods purchased in UK retail outlets rose by 1.2% in April 2025, reflecting a notable monthly improvement.
- April’s record-breaking sunny weather and Easter falling in the month contributed to a boost in consumer spending and retail demand.
- Food sales rebounded by 3.9% after earlier declines, department stores saw growth of 2.8%, and outdoor product sales surged significantly compared to March.
- ONS senior statistician Hannah Finselbach noted that favorable weather conditions in April contributed to increased retail activity, with most sectors experiencing robust sales.
- The April rise extended a four-month growth streak and suggests positive momentum, with experts expecting retail sales to keep growing in coming months.
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UK retail sales jump in April, helped by sunny weather
Sunny weather boosted British retail sales in April and households grew cheerier this month, according to figures published on Friday that suggested consumers might be a bright spot in an otherwise drab outlook for the economy.
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