Insight ReportJuly 2018 UK Retail Sales: Solid Growth Sustained; Online Sales Remain Robust Coresight Research August 20, 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 July UK Retail Sales Report: The UK retail sector enjoyed robust volume growth in July, with sales up 4.0% year over year in real terms. Total value retail sales surged by 5.1% year over year, with health and beauty specialists and Internet pure plays posting strong performances. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that total shop-price inflation eased to 1.0% in July from 1.4% in June. 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: US Store Tracker Extra, October 2025: Rite Aid Takes Total Closed Retail Space to 143 Million Square FeetAgentic Commerce—The Impact on Retail Media and How Retailers Should RespondWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 9: The TJX Companies and Ross Stores Announce Store ExpansionsHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey Insights