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06/08/2013
Best July Retail Results Since 2007
July saw the fastest retail growth in seven years, thanks to the heatwave, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said.
July was also the third successive month of growth, according to the BRC.
Like-for-like sales increased by 2.2% compared to the same period last year, figures from the BRG show.
Online sales also increased by 7.9%, which the BRC say is actually comparatively slow and highlights the effect of the recent good weather attracting people back out onto the High Street.
The best sales results where seen in food and drink purchases, with health and beauty products also showing significant gains.
Sales of books however were significantly lower than the same period the year before, however this is said to have been effected by the lack of a "blockbuster". Last years figures being buoyed by the release of 50 Shade of Grey.
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July was also the third successive month of growth, according to the BRC.
Like-for-like sales increased by 2.2% compared to the same period last year, figures from the BRG show.
Online sales also increased by 7.9%, which the BRC say is actually comparatively slow and highlights the effect of the recent good weather attracting people back out onto the High Street.
The best sales results where seen in food and drink purchases, with health and beauty products also showing significant gains.
Sales of books however were significantly lower than the same period the year before, however this is said to have been effected by the lack of a "blockbuster". Last years figures being buoyed by the release of 50 Shade of Grey.
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06 December 2005
Pre-Christmas retail boost for shops
Retail sales increased for the first time since March, last month, the British Retail Consortium has reported. Like-for-like sales increased by 0.8% n November, compared to 0.2% during the same period last year.
Pre-Christmas retail boost for shops
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Drop In March Retail Sales
There was a second consecutive monthly fall in retail sales recorded in March, it has been revealed. However, despite like-for-like sales falling, some have suggested that the Easter period could have skewed findings. According to the British Retail Consortium sales for the month - compared to the same period in 2008 - were down 1.2%. A drop of 1.
Drop In March Retail Sales
There was a second consecutive monthly fall in retail sales recorded in March, it has been revealed. However, despite like-for-like sales falling, some have suggested that the Easter period could have skewed findings. According to the British Retail Consortium sales for the month - compared to the same period in 2008 - were down 1.2%. A drop of 1.
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Retail Sales Strongest For Three Years
UK retail sales values were up 2.7% on a like-for-like basis from February 2012, when they were down 0.3% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 4.4%, against a 2.3% rise in February 2012. Excluding distortions caused by the timing of Easter in previous years, total sales grew at the fastest rate since February 2010 (4.5%).
Retail Sales Strongest For Three Years
UK retail sales values were up 2.7% on a like-for-like basis from February 2012, when they were down 0.3% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 4.4%, against a 2.3% rise in February 2012. Excluding distortions caused by the timing of Easter in previous years, total sales grew at the fastest rate since February 2010 (4.5%).
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