Retail Sales in the United Kingdom decreased 2.70 percent in May of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This statistic presents the change in total retail sales by category in the United Kingdom (UK) as a three month average from the end of May 2022 to June 2022, year-over-year. Overall, food retail sales showed a 2.2 percent increase compared to 2020 numbers in the corresponding period, whereas non-food sales decreased by 3.3 percent.

BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY in the United Kingdom increased to 2.70 percent in June from 0.60 percent in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY.

This statistic shows the percentage change in the quantity of goods bought (retail sales volume) in Great Britain, from January 2017 to August 2023. The volume of all retail sales since April 2022 to August 2023 saw a decline, with a drop of 0.4 percent reported in the most recent period. The decline in retail sales is seen as an impact of the cost of living crisis and inflation in the UK and elsewhere in world.

Retail Sales in the United Kingdom decreased 1.30 percent in May of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - United Kingdom Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cbi Distributive Trades in the United Kingdom decreased to -46 Net Balance in June from -27 Net Balance in May of 2025. This dataset provides - United Kingdom CBI Distributive Trades- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Compared to March 2020, retail sales value of goods sold in predominantly food and household goods stores in Great Britain showed the greatest decline with in fuel stores with **** percent. During the summer months, month-on-month growth in retail sales value was relatively stable across all retail sectors. Clothing, textile, and footwear stores experienced the highest growth in June 2020 with **** percent, following the lifting of the lockdown measures in the United Kingdom.

The first Coronavirus case in the UK was recorded in February 28, 2020, although there had been British nationals abroad who contracted the virus. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Fact and Figures page.

In March 2025, internet sales accounted for 26.8 percent of all retail sales in Great Britain. Over the considered period, food online sales did not go over nine percent of total retail sales.

The online share of retail trade in selected European countries has increased from 2014 to 2022. In 2022, approximately 26.5 percent of retail sales in the United Kingdom (UK) were generated online. The UK led the country comparison in each year.

The European e-commerce giant Globally, online commerce is on the rise. It was estimated that in 2024 online retail sales would sum to around 7.4 trillion U.S. dollars and additionally it is forecast to increase to 9.4 trillion U.S. dollars by 2026. When taking a closer look at Europe, the UK not only had the highest share of online retail sales, but also had the highest retail sales value in Europe, followed by Germany and France. In 2022, the UK reached approximately 106 billion British pounds in online retail sales, while Germany generated around 90 billion British pounds and France accumulated less than 60 billion British pounds.

Rise of online retail within the UK Within the UK, the index that measures the value of monthly internet retail sales in Great Britain grew from 124.6 in November 2022 to 216.2 in November 2023. The rise of online retail in Great Britain can also be seen in the percentage change in monthly online retail sales, which increased to 6.6 percent in June 2023. When looking at all sectors of online retail, household goods stores incurred the largest increase in online sales, with almost a 12 percent YoY change, while department stores saw the lowest YoY change of just under one percent.

This statistic shows the like-for-like sales growth at selected department store retailers in Great Britain (UK) from July 2017 to July 2018. During this time period, Harrods had the largest growth in sales among the leading retailers, at ** percent. House of Fraser, meanwhile, saw a decline in sales of *** percent.

This statistic shows retailers own brand value share of sales in the United Kingdom (UK) by grocery category, for the 52 weeks ending June 22, 2013 and the 52 weeks ending June 21, 2014. Own brand confectionery sales value increased in 2014 to a *** percent share of total grocery retail sales.

This statistic shows the monthly trend in the volume of automotive fuel sold in Great Britain from January 2016 to October 2024. The figures are seasonally adjusted estimates, measured using the Retail Sales Index (RSI) and published in index form with a reference year of 2022 equal to 100. Over the time period observed, automotive fuel sales were relatively stable, except in the months from March to June 2020, where a low of 43.1 was recorded in April 2020. Most recently, in October 2024, automotive fuel sales volume index stood at 100.5.

This statistic shows the monthly trend in the retail sales volume of medical goods (quantity bought) in specialized stores in Great Britain from January 2016 to July 2024. The figures are seasonally adjusted estimates, measured using the Retail Sales Index (RSI) and published in index form with a reference year of 2019 equal to 100. After taking a steep drop in April and May 2020, sales volume had fluctuations. As of July 2024, sales volume index of medical goods stood at 114.2 points.

Cosmetics and toiletries are bought in larger quantities each passing month in the UK. However, sales had substantial fluctuations throughout 2020 and 2021. As of July 2024, sales volume index of cosmetics stood at 118.9 points.  More cosmetics stores in the UK
For retail stores focusing on the sales of cosmetics and toilet articles, turnover has seen a boost in recent years. This could be attributed to the increasing number of cosmetics stores available in the UK. Between 2016 and 2017 only, an additional 106 specialized stores opened in the UK in this category.   View from Europe Cosmetics, personal care products and toilet articles sell well in the United Kingdom. In Europe, the UK was among the top three countries with the highest consumption value in 2018. That year, 10.94 billion euros worth of cosmetics and personal care products were consumed in the UK. The United Kingdom was surpassed by France by a very narrow margin. The lead in European cosmetics consumption was Germany’s.

This statistic shows the total retail purchase volume of fresh and frozen pork in the United Kingdom from August 2017 to June 2021. In the 52 weeks ending on the 13th of June 2021, the volume of pork purchased by consumers reached nearly 162 thousand metric tons. This constitutes a increase of over seven thousand tons compared to the 52 weeks ending on the 12th of June 2020.

Growing concerns over sustainability in retail has revitalized the consumption of secondhand goods in the United Kingdom. The general monthly trend during the time period recorded was a steady increase in the sales value with certain months outperforming others. In July 2024 , secondhand goods sales stood at an index point of 98.9.  Second-hand goods shops in the UK The UK is host to a high number of secondhand retail stores. Charity shops are the most common types that sell secondhand goods, be it clothing items, books, or household things. With each year, UK consumers spend more and more in charity shops and the annual sales revenue generated from these establishments is increasing at a fast rate.   UK’s most popular charity shop   The UK’s most popular charity shop belongs to British Heart Foundation. The organisation runs 724 shops across the United Kingdom. Likewise, the revenue the British Heart Foundation generates from the sales of mostly secondhand goods in its shops placed the charity at the top position within the UK. The British Heart Foundation was founded 1961 with the ethos of funding research on heart diseases and related conditions.

In the week ending ending July 5, 2025, Nintedo Switch 2 exclusive Mario Kart World was the top-selling video game in the United Kingdom based on retail unit sales. EA Sports FC 25 was ranked second.