UK Retail Sales Soften in July After June World Cup Boost

British retail sales drop for the first time in three months

Inflation rose for the first time in four months to 2.9 per cent in July. Read more at straitstimes.com.

British retail sales soften in July after June World Cup boost

Retail sales weaken in July as demand for clothing falls

The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes declined by 0.5% in July, compared with the previous month.

Retail sales weaken in July as demand for clothing falls back

The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes declined by 0.5% in July, compared with the previous month.

UK retail sales soften in July after June World Cup boost

British retail sales fell back as expected in July after a surge in June when hot weather boosted demand for fans and air conditioners and supermarkets offered promotions alongside the men's soccer World Cup.