Rise of 3.4% in January is biggest monthly increase since April 2021 as shoppers return to stores
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Retailers in Great Britain enjoyed the strongest rebound in monthly sales in almost three years in January as people returned to the shops after a slump in Christmas shopping.
Sales rose by 3.4% last month, the biggest monthly rise since April 2021, as all retail sectors except clothing stores experienced an increase, providing welcome relief after dire Christmas trading, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Supermarkets had a good month, as did sports shops and department stores.
Continue reading…Rise of 3.4% in January is biggest monthly increase since April 2021 as shoppers return to storesBusiness live – latest updatesRetailers in Great Britain enjoyed the strongest rebound in monthly sales in almost three years in January as people returned to the shops after a slump in Christmas shopping.Sales rose by 3.4% last month, the biggest monthly rise since April 2021, as all retail sectors except clothing stores experienced an increase, providing welcome relief after dire Christmas trading, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Supermarkets had a good month, as did sports shops and department stores. Continue reading…