UK retails sales up

Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
Retail sales volumes in the UK saw a solid increase in April 2025, rising by 1.2% compared to the previous month. This marks a notable improvement from March 2025, when growth was initially estimated at 0.4% but later revised down to just 0.1%.



A key driver of the April boost was a significant rise in food store sales, with retailers attributing the growth to favorable weather conditions that encouraged more consumer spending. Looking at a broader timeframe, sales volumes rose by 1.8% in the three months leading up to April 2025, compared to the previous three-month period ending in January. This sustained growth suggests continued consumer resilience and stronger retail momentum heading into the spring.
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