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: Consumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra2Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Diverging Strategies Amid Tariff Impacts in the Pre-Holiday Build-UpWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025Higher-Income Sentiment Improves; Holiday Shopping Is Firmly Under Way: US Consumer Survey Insights