UK retail sales volumes were estimated to have fallen by 1.2% in June following an increase of 2.9% in May; sales volumes declined across most sectors: ONS

July 19, 2024 (press release) –

Retail sales broadly flat over the quarter, according to a first estimate.

Overview
Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have fallen by 1.2% in June 2024, following a rise of 2.9% in May 2024 (unrevised from our last publication).

Sales volumes fell across most sectors, with department stores and clothing retailers broadly returning to their Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2024 levels.

Looking at the quarter, sales volumes fell by 0.1% in Quarter 2 (Apr to June) 2024, when compared with Quarter 1 2024, and fell by 0.2%, when compared with Quarter 2 2023.

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