Insight ReportMay 2019 UK Retail Sales: Soft Growth, Driven by Smaller Retailers Coresight Research June 21, 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 May UK Retail Sales Report: The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported weak growth of 2.1% year over year in May, driven by smaller retailers. Large retailers, which form the bulk of most sectors, eked out a 0.9% year-over-year increase. Clothing stores, department stores/mixed-goods retailers and DIY/hardware stores all saw sales decline, with poor weather likely contributing. Grocery retailer sales were up only slightly. Shop-price inflation stood at 0.1% in May, meaning almost all gains (where there were gains) were volume driven. 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: Lower-Income Consumers’ Economic and Financial Sentiment Improves: US Consumer Survey InsightsAgentic Commerce Insights Latest—Including Learnings from CES and NRF: Premium Subscriber CallGroceryshop 2025 Day Two: Unlocking Growth with AI, GLP-1 Shifts and Retail MediaSeasonal Shopping, 4Q25—Early Spending Momentum Sets the Tone for the Holiday Season: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
