Insight ReportAugust 2023 UK Retail Sales: Surprising Discretionary Resilience Even as Grocery Volume Declines Continue Aditya Kaushik, Analyst September 25, 2023 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the Office for National Statistics, we analyze UK retail sales in August 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, June–August 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: US Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5XUS Tariffs: Divergence Between Consumer and Business Sentiment and What It Means for RetailTransforming Beauty Retail: AI Across the Value Chain, from Innovation to PersonalizationSeasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
