Insight Report 9 minutes PremiumApril 2021 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Jump 36% Year over Year as Shops Reopen Coresight Research May 24, 2021 What's InsideIn April 2021, UK retail sales grew significantly year over year, due to the easing of lockdown restrictions and the release of pent-up demand. 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: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show: Day Three—AI Takes Center Stage on the Final Day of NRFEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 3: Gucci Sales Slump 21%, Plus Updates from Ahold, Amazon, Coty and MoreKeeping Green While Saving Green: Five Areas for Technology-Driven Sustainability in 2025