Insight ReportApril 2019 UK Retail Sales: Late Easter and Warm Weather Drive Jump in Sales Coresight Research May 24, 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 April UK Retail Sales Report: The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a strengthening of year-over-year retail sales growth to 7.2% in April, with a 7.4% increase in volumes. A late Easter (Easter Sunday was April 21 versus April 1 last year) meant some spending shifted from March into April. The grocery, clothing and department store/mixed-goods sectors each enjoyed an uptick from the Easter timing and warm April weather. 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: Holiday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and ValueShoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—12 Innovators Leveling Up the Customer Experience and Streamlining OperationsUS Store Tracker Extra, June 2025: 120+ Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close This Year, Outpacing Openings by Over 1.5XConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey Insights
