UK retail sales rose 1.8% year-on-year on a like-for-like basis in July 2025, slowing from a 2.7% gain in June and falling short of the expected 2.1% increase. Food sales climbed 3.9%, supported by warm weather and a busy sporting calendar, though higher spending was driven largely by food inflation rather than stronger demand. Non-food sales grew 1.4%, with fashion performing well early in the month before slowing as weather conditions worsened, while homeware and indoor furniture maintained steady gains. Helen Dickinson, Chief Executive of the British Retail Consortium, warned: “With sales growth at these levels, it is barely touching the sides of covering the £7 billion in new costs imposed on retailers at the last Budget. If the upcoming Autumn Budget adds further taxes, many retailers will face tough decisions over stores and jobs, and the ongoing pressure could push prices higher.”. source: BRC - British Retail Consortium

BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY in the United Kingdom decreased to 1.80 percent in July from 2.70 percent in June of 2025. BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY in the United Kingdom averaged 1.94 percent from 1995 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 39.60 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -4.90 percent in November of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY. United Kingdom BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2025.

BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY in the United Kingdom decreased to 1.80 percent in July from 2.70 percent in June of 2025. BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY in the United Kingdom is expected to be 1.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY is projected to trend around 1.50 percent in 2026 and 2.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-07-14 11:01 PM
BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY
Jun 2.7% 0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
2025-08-11 11:01 PM
BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY
Jul 1.8% 2.7% 2.1% 2.5%
2025-09-08 11:01 PM
BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY
Aug 1.8% 1.6%


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United Kingdom BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY
The BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor measures changes in the actual value of retail sales from a sample of retailers. The Monitor measures the value of spending and hence does not adjust for price changes. If prices are rising, sales volumes will increase by less than sales values. In times of price deflation, sales volumes will increase by more than sales values. Retailers report the value of their sales and sales in the equivalent week a year ago. These figures are reported both in total and on a ‘like-for-like’ basis. The percentage increase in the value of sales on a ‘like-for-like’ basis removes the effect of the expansion of retail floor space by the retailers concerned on their sales total. Due to the sample being biased towards large retailers, the ‘like-for-like’ increase usually provides a more accurate guide to general spending patterns, though it will be biased downwards as an estimate of the growth rate for retail as a whole.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.80 2.70 39.60 -4.90 1995 - 2025 percent Monthly
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UK Retail Sales Growth Misses Forecasts in July
UK retail sales rose 1.8% year-on-year on a like-for-like basis in July 2025, slowing from a 2.7% gain in June and falling short of the expected 2.1% increase. Food sales climbed 3.9%, supported by warm weather and a busy sporting calendar, though higher spending was driven largely by food inflation rather than stronger demand. Non-food sales grew 1.4%, with fashion performing well early in the month before slowing as weather conditions worsened, while homeware and indoor furniture maintained steady gains. Helen Dickinson, Chief Executive of the British Retail Consortium, warned: “With sales growth at these levels, it is barely touching the sides of covering the £7 billion in new costs imposed on retailers at the last Budget. If the upcoming Autumn Budget adds further taxes, many retailers will face tough decisions over stores and jobs, and the ongoing pressure could push prices higher.”
2025-08-11
UK Retail Sales Growth Exceeds Expectations in June
UK retail sales grew by 2.7% year-on-year on a like-for-like basis in June 2025, a sharp acceleration from May’s 0.6% increase and well above market forecasts of just 0.2%. Warmer weather and seasonal sporting events such as Wimbledon boosted foot traffic on the high street, driving strong demand for items like fans and sportswear. Food sales rose sharply by 4.1%, largely fueled by ongoing price inflation, while non-food sales climbed 2.2% as consumers responded to summer deals. Helen Dickinson, Chief Executive of the British Retail Consortium, noted: “Retail sales heated up in June, with both food and non-food performing well.” Linda Ellett, UK Head of Consumer, Retail and Leisure at KPMG, added: “Home appliances and homeware purchases contributed to the growth, as new homeowners and those refreshing their spaces took advantage of seasonal promotions both online and in-store.”
2025-07-14
UK Retail Sales Growth Slows Sharply in May
UK retail sales grew by just 0.6% on a like-for-like basis in May 2025, a steep decline from the 6.8% increase recorded in April and well below market expectations of a 2.7% rise. This marks the slowest pace of growth in six months, as rising prices and mounting monthly bills continued to strain household budgets. Helen Dickinson, Chief Executive of the BRC, said consumers had “put the brakes on spending,” particularly on non-food items such as fashion and full-priced, big-ticket purchases, citing a decline in consumer confidence. Despite the overall slowdown, food sales remained steady, buoyed by the excitement around several major football tournaments. Gaming also performed strongly, driven by the release of popular new titles. Linda Ellett, UK head of consumer, retail and leisure at KPMG, noted that unseasonably sunny weather may have prompted consumers to make seasonal purchases earlier than usual, further dampening sales growth in May.
2025-06-09