Insight ReportMay 2023 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Post Strongest Growth in a Year Aditya Kaushik, Analyst June 26, 2023 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the Office for National Statistics, we analyze UK retail sales in May 2023, in total and by sector. Data in this report are: Year-over-year changes in UK total retail sales (excluding automotive fuel) for the past 13 months Year-over-year changes in retail sales by sector, March–May 2023 Year-over-year changes in online retail sales for the past 13 months Other relevant research: Our monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on China, the UK and the US. 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: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 1: Claire’s, LK Bennett and The Original Factory Shop File for Administration2026 Sector Outlook: Global and US Luxury Goods Retailing—Rebound Despite Challenges in Shopper BaseGlobal Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical?UK Store Tracker Extra: 2025 Store Openings and Closures Review and 2026 Outlook