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: Consumer Sentiment Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Temporary Tariff Reduction: China Consumer Survey InsightsPositivity About Personal Finances Continues: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 27, 2025—InfographicHoliday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak TradingRetail 2025: 10 Trends in Retail Technology
