Insight ReportApril 2019 UK Retail Sales: Late Easter and Warm Weather Drive Jump in Sales Coresight Research May 24, 2019 Executive SummaryCoresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, selected US retailers’ same-store sales and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. Our monthly UK Retail Sales Report reviews the latest sector data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Highlights from our April UK Retail Sales Report: The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a strengthening of year-over-year retail sales growth to 7.2% in April, with a 7.4% increase in volumes. A late Easter (Easter Sunday was April 21 versus April 1 last year) meant some spending shifted from March into April. The grocery, clothing and department store/mixed-goods sectors each enjoyed an uptick from the Easter timing and warm April weather. 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: Sector Focus: Department Stores—Data GraphicUS Store Tracker Extra, November 2025: Burlington Stores Takes Total Opened Retail Space to 88 Million Square FeetHoneywell To Sell Productivity Solutions and Services Business for $1.4 Billion in CashSix Months to Singles’ Day 2026: How Will Extended, Segmented and Convenience-Driven Consumption Reshape the Festival?
