Insight ReportSeptember 2019 UK Retail Sales: Small Retailers Again Drive Solid Total Growth Coresight Research October 18, 2019 Executive Summary UK retail sales growth proved solid in September: The year-over-year increase of 3.6% was broadly in line with the 3.8% average in the prior 12 months and was up from 2.8% in August. Small retailers drove total growth, with a reported 7.6% increase in September. Larger retailers, which form the bulk of UK retailing, saw growth of 2.4% in September versus 4% in August. Online sales growth softened to single digits, with weak online growth at nonfood retailers. Nonstore retailers drove the increase in total e-commerce sales. 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: US Store Tracker Extra: Store Openings and Closures 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook—Data GraphicHoliday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth EstimatesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada StoresFinancial Optimism Remains Firm Since the Start of the Year: US Consumer Survey Insights
