Retail sales rise unexpectedly in Great Britain as sunshine lures shoppers
Overall 1.6% rise in sales across first quarter, compared with last quarter of 2024, is strongest rate since July 2021Business live – latest updatesSunny weather fuelled an unexpected increase in retail sales in Great Britain last month, as shoppers flocked to clothing, outdoor and DIY stores.Retail sales volumes rose 0.4% in March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), defying a forecast of a 0.4% fall by City economists and marking the third straight month of sales growth. Continue reading...
Overall 1.6% rise in sales across first quarter, compared with last quarter of 2024, is strongest rate since July 2021
Sunny weather fuelled an unexpected increase in retail sales in Great Britain last month, as shoppers flocked to clothing, outdoor and DIY stores.
Retail sales volumes rose 0.4% in March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), defying a forecast of a 0.4% fall by City economists and marking the third straight month of sales growth. Continue reading...
