Insight Report 3 minutes PremiumAugust 2019 UK Retail Sales: Mixed Fortunes Coresight Research September 20, 2019 Executive Summary UK retail sales growth softened in August, driven by a sharp slowdown in reported growth for the small retailers that had been supporting total growth in recent months. By value, total retail sales were up 2.8% year over year in August versus 3.8% in July. Larger retailers, which form the bulk of UK retailing, saw solid year-over-year growth of 3.5% in August, versus 3.1% in July. Shop-price inflation stood at 0.6% in August, down from 0.8% in July. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 33: US Closures Up 79%US Online Grocery Survey 2023: Insights into Shopper Behaviors, Quick Commerce and Meal KitsUS CPG—Consumer Health: Understanding a Category Marked by Spin-OffsUS Store Tracker Extra, April 2023: Bed Bath & Beyond Pushes Total Closed Space to 52 Million Square Feet