Retail sales in Great Britain fall despite heatwave increasing food and drink demand
Summary
Retail sales in Great Britain fell by 0.5% in July despite hot weather and the men’s football World Cup increasing demand for food and drink. Non-food stores, especially clothing and furniture, saw declines as people stayed home due to the heat and shopped less in stores.Key Facts
- Retail sales volume dropped 0.5% in July after rising in May and June.
- Non-food stores fell 1.3%, mainly because of less clothes shopping and fewer furniture purchases.
- Heatwaves made people stay home more, reducing visits to high street shops.
- Food and drink sales rose due to hot weather and World Cup-related demand.
- Pubs and sports bars had higher sales during the World Cup but are counted separately from retail.
- The British Beer & Pub Association reported pubs sold 30 million extra pints during the tournament, adding £150 million in sales.
- Retail experts noted consumers spent more on barbecue supplies and fans but visited shops less.
- Some stores had delivery delays due to the heatwave affecting stock availability.
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