Insight ReportOctober 2018 UK Retail Sales: Growth Softens in an Unusually Volatile October Coresight Research November 19, 2018 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 October UK Retail Sales Report: Retail sales growth in the UK slowed in October as demand softened in a number of big-ticket sectors. Grocery retail sales growth softened as inflation eased. Large clothing retailers saw moderate sales growth in spite of unseasonable weather, but footwear retailers’ sales continued to decline. 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: Singles’ Day 2025 Trends See AI Move Center Stage, with John MercerUS Back to School 2025, Part 3: Essential Categories and Apparel for the BTS Season—Athleisure and Basics Set to LeadThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025—Infographic4Q24 Retail Inventory Insights: Retailers Maintain Lean Inventories as Overall Inventory Ratio Remains Unchanged