Hot weather boosted retail sales in June
Summary
In June, retail sales in the UK went up by 0.9%, mainly due to hot weather that encouraged people to buy more fuel and summer items. This increase came after a big drop in sales in May and was lower than some experts predicted. Overall, retail sales from April to June grew by only 0.2% compared to the previous three months.Key Facts
- Retail sales increased by 0.9% in June, as reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
- The hot weather led to more people buying drinks, summer clothes, and fuel.
- In May, retail sales had dropped by 2.8%.
- Economists had expected a rebound in June, but the increase was smaller than they predicted.
- Food store sales went up by 0.7% and fuel sales rose by 2.8% in June.
- England experienced its warmest June on record, according to the Met Office.
- Sales at non-food stores increased, especially for clothing due to promotions and the weather, but sales of household goods decreased.
- Shoppers entertained at home and updated their wardrobes, but fewer visited high streets, leading to more online shopping.
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