UK retail sales rise by more than expected in August, ONS says

UK retail sales rise by 0.5% in August, ONS says

British retail sales rose by a stronger-than-expected 0.5% in August, helped by sunny weather, but sales growth in July was revised slightly down, official figures showed today.

U.K. Retail Sales Climbed Again in August

Retail sales rose on month but on a three-month basis, sales fell 0.1%

UK retail sales rise by more than expected in August, ONS says

British retail sales rose by a stronger-than-expected 0.5% in August, helped by sunny weather, but sales growth in July was revised slightly down, official figures showed on Friday.

UK Retail Sales Rise More Than Expected During August Warm Spell

UK retail sales grew stronger than expected in August, rounding off a summer of mild growth, in signs that households are shaking off the impact of Labour’s tax increases.

UK retail sales rise in August driven by warm weather - Retail Gazette

UK retail sales jumped in August, aided by the warm weather and back-to-school shopping. Total retail revenues were up 0.5% over the month, following a rise of 0.5% in July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Clothing sales increased 1.3% month on month in August, driven by favourable weather, while non-food stores revenues, comprising department stores, household and other non-food shops, saw a 1.1% boost. Sales for food sto…