Retail sales rise in June

UK retail sales volumes rose by 3.6% in June compared to the same month last year.

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics also show that retail sales in the second quarter rose 1.6% compared with the previous three month period, to mark a 16th consecutive increase and the longest period of growth since 2007.

However, sales rose just 0.1% from May to June as clothing sales slipped by 2% month-on-month.

The ONS said feedback from retailers had suggested that sales in clothing stores had been delayed as consumers continued to buy clothing from the summer ranges due to prolonged good weather. 

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