Retail sales rise above pre-pandemic levels
Sales volumes increase by 3.6% month-on-month.
Retail sales bounce back 13.9% in June
Statistics show ‘mixed picture’ across store types.
Plans to reopen retail from 15 June
Plans to reopen retail in a safe and secure manner providing the Government’s five key tests are met, retailers conduct risk assessments and comply with COVID-19 Secure guidelines for shops and branches.
Retailers suffer ‘worst year on record’
Annual year-on-year sales decline by 0.1%.
Christmas shoppers to spend £4.4bn with small retailers
93% feel it’s important to support local businesses in December.