Insight Report 3 minutes PremiumAugust 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: Freeze, Flight or Fight? How Retailers Can Strategically Navigate Tariff TurmoilEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 4: Birkenstock, Hermès, Sprouts and More Post Double-Digit GrowthUS Store Tracker Extra, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square FeetApril 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Lowering Near-Term Growth Projections Amid Volatility and Uncertainty
