Insight ReportFebruary 2019 UK Retail Sales: Fragmented Sectors Drive Strong Total Growth, But Core Sectors Show Softness Coresight Research March 25, 2019 Executive SummaryCoresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on US and UK retail sales, US retail traffic and in-store metrics, selected US retailers’ same-store sales and key global consumer indicators. Click here to view our full collection of Monthly Reports. Our monthly UK Retail Sales Report reviews the latest sector data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Highlights from our February UK Retail Sales Report: The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a strengthening of retail growth to 4.0% year over year in February, supported by a 3.5% increase in volumes. However, core sectors such as grocery retailers, department stores/mixed-goods retailers and large clothing retailers each reported soft year-over-year growth of around 1% or less. Total reported growth continued to be underpinned by unusually strong growth in fragmented sectors such as small clothing retailers, health and beauty retailers, and food specialists. 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: Five Ways AI Is Being Used in Beauty Retailing (Plus One Bonus)—and What’s NextShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of Retail2026 Retail Predictions: Europe—Five Pillars for Resilience Amid Heightened Contextual ChallengesInsights from China’s National Day Golden Week 2025: Resilience and Evolution in Consumer Demand
