UK retail sales fell sharply by 2.3% in April, significantly missing the expected decline of 0.4%. The Office for National Statistics reported that the drop in sales volumes was influenced by adverse weather conditions, including April showers, which deterred shoppers. The decline also included fuel sales, which similarly fell by 2.3%. This downturn reflects the broader challenges facing the British retail sector, including the cost of living squeeze and high costs. The sales drop was reported in monthly terms on Friday.
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⚠️ UK RETAIL SALES DIVE 2.3% M/M IN APRIL Full Story → https://t.co/62BSLeoHxn British retail sales volumes slid by 2.3% in monthly terms during April, the Office for National Statistics said on Friday. https://t.co/1tNEmhzNI2
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*UK APRIL RETAIL SALES INC FUEL FALL 2.3% M/M; EST. -0.5%
UK April retail sales -2.3% vs -0.4% m/m expected https://t.co/hF4cMg4BIr