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Saker-Clark, H. (2026, September 18). Department stores and online shopping drive rebound in UK retail sales. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/department-stores-retailers-food-deloitte-press-association-b1297435.html
Saker-Clark, Henry. “Department stores and online shopping drive rebound in UK retail sales.” Evening Standard, 18 Sept. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/department-stores-retailers-food-deloitte-press-association-b1297435.html.
Saker-Clark, Henry. “Department stores and online shopping drive rebound in UK retail sales.” Evening Standard, September 18, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/department-stores-retailers-food-deloitte-press-association-b1297435.html.
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UK retail sales rebounded in August, increasing by 0.5% compared to July, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This recovery exceeded expectations, as economists had forecast a decline of 0.2% for the month. The uptick was driven primarily by online shopping and department stores; non-store retail sales volumes increased by 1.7%, while department store sales reached a three-month high of 1.8%. Clothing and footwear sales also improved, rising by 1.1% in August after falling 2.7% the previous month. The summer heatwaves contributed to higher spending on items like fans and air-conditioning units, helping retailers maintain consumer interest despite typical autumn shifts in purchasing habits. However, concerns remain about future inflation pressures impacting retail sales as households may tighten their budgets due to rising costs.
