05.09.202506:19:06UTC+00UK Retail Sales Up 0.6% in July

In July 2025, UK retail sales saw a month-on-month increase of 0.6%, building on June's 0.3% rise and surpassing the anticipated market increase of 0.2%. It is important to note that June's data was significantly revised downward from an earlier estimate of 0.9%, following adjustments made for seasonal factors and improvements in reporting accuracy. Sales volumes experienced notable growth, with non-store retailers and clothing outlets both reporting a 2.5% increase. This was driven by the launch of new products, favorable weather conditions, and heightened consumer spending linked to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 tournament. On a yearly comparison, retail sales were up by 1.1% in July. However, an analysis of the three months leading up to July reveals a 0.6% decline in sales, marking the end of a four-period stretch of continuous three-month-on-three-month growth.