UK retail sales volume fell by 0.9% in September, after a 0.4% increase recorded in August, according to data published on Friday (20) by the Office for National Statistics, the country’s statistics body. In the quarter ending in September, sales fell 0.8% compared to the previous three months. In the annual comparison, the decrease amounted to 1.0%.
Non-food store sales volume fell 1.9% during the month, as retailers cited continued cost-of-living pressures in the country, coupled with unseasonably warm weather, leading to a decline in fall clothing sales. Clothing store sales volume decreased by 1.6%.
Sales volumes of so-called non-store retail (mostly online retailers) fell by 2.2% in September 2023, accelerating from a 0.9% decline in August.
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Food store sales volume rose 0.2% in September 2023, slower than the 1.4% increase recorded in August.
Motor fuel sales rose 0.8% in September, thus recovering from a 1.0% decline in August.
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Charlotte Whitmore is a contributor at Mediarunsearch.co.uk, covering a broad range of topics including news, politics, business, technology, sport, entertainment, and lifestyle. She focuses on delivering clear, balanced reporting and practical information that helps readers stay informed about current events and emerging developments. Her work highlights stories that matter to everyday audiences, with an emphasis on accuracy, relevance, and accessible journalism that keeps readers connected to the issues shaping the UK and beyond.