UK Retail Sales Rise Despite June Heatwave
Despite a heatwave that reduced footfall in physical stores by up to 6.2%, overall UK retail sales rose 1.9% year-on-year, supported by strong online growth of non-food items at 5.1%. Non-food store sales declined slightly while the share of online purchases reached its highest level for 2026.
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