Insight ReportMay 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Maintain Growth Momentum on a Two-Year Basis Coresight Research June 21, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn May 2021, UK retail sales growth slowed, but still remained strong, and are on an upward trajectory on a two-year basis. We review monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector, covering the following: The trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months Value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Two-year growth rates, in total and by sector Growth in online retail sales, by major sector A Covid-19 lockdown timeline Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Analyst Corner: Why India Retail is Primed for a Blockbuster Festive-Sale Season, with Manik BhatiaThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—InfographicLower-Income Consumers’ Economic and Financial Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey InsightsChina Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform Shifts