Insight Report 5 minutes PremiumMay 2020 UK Retail Sales: Partial Rebound in Discretionary Sector Even Before Most Stores Reopen Coresight Research June 22, 2020 What's InsideUK retail sales saw improvement in May after April’s deep declines, aided by a strong performance in DIY and hardware-store sales as these were deemed essential by the government and were thus allowed to stay open during lockdown. Some sectors also began to reopen in May after coronavirus-led temporary closures, We review the monthly data for UK retail in total and by sector: We chart the trend in total value and volume retail sales growth over the last 13 months. We show value sales growth for 20 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months. We discuss growth in online retail sales, by major sector. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, and key global consumer indicators. 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: Analyst Corner—Increasing Consumer-Centricity and Personalization in US Healthcare, with Swarooprani MuralidharCoresight Bites: US Department Stores—Market OutlookInternational Apparel Retailers in India: Opportunities in an Evolving, High-Growth MarketIn-Store Food and Beverage Shopping Receives Festive-Season Boost: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 53