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: Analyst Corner: Holiday Spirit, Bigger Budgets: US Consumers’ Plans for the Fourth of July, Labor Day and the Holiday Season, with Aditya KaushikWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 45: Bed Bath & Beyond Home Continues To Open StoresAugust 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4%Analyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya Kaushik
