Insight ReportAugust 2019 UK Retail Sales: Mixed Fortunes Coresight Research September 20, 2019 Executive Summary UK retail sales growth softened in August, driven by a sharp slowdown in reported growth for the small retailers that had been supporting total growth in recent months. By value, total retail sales were up 2.8% year over year in August versus 3.8% in July. Larger retailers, which form the bulk of UK retailing, saw solid year-over-year growth of 3.5% in August, versus 3.1% in July. Shop-price inflation stood at 0.6% in August, down from 0.8% in July. 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: Agentic Commerce—The Impact on Retail Media and How Retailers Should RespondWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 42: Store Closures Exceed 1,000Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Best Buy, Dollarama and Loblaw Companies Lead Openings at the Start of the YearConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes Following Trade Talks and Rate Cut: US Consumer Survey Insights
