UK retail sales volumes declined 2.3% in April 2024, with online spending decreasing 1.2%.

UK retail sales volumes dropped 2.3% in April 2024, following a 0.2% decline in March. Online spending values decreased 1.2%, with 26.5% of sales made online in April. Clothing retailers, sports equipment stores, and furniture stores experienced the most significant declines due to poor weather. However, consumer confidence is at its highest level in two years, according to a separate GfK survey.

May 27, 2024
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