Insight ReportMay 2023 UK Retail Sales: Total Sales Post Strongest Growth in a Year Aditya Kaushik, Analyst June 26, 2023 Reasons to ReadUsing data from the Office for National Statistics, we analyze UK retail sales in May 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, March–May 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: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 25: Predictive Data—Looking Ahead in US RetailUS Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo ExpandRolling Metric Continues Upward Trend: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 30, 2025—Infographic
