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Wet weather hampers July retail sales

UK retail sales fell 1.2% in July, compared to June, statistics from the Office for National Statistics have revealed.

Sales in the UK in July fell more than expected, as economists had estimated a drop of 0.5% during the month.

Heather Bovill, deputy director for surveys and economic indicators, ONS, said: “Retail sales fell sharply in July as poor weather impacted most sectors.

“It was a particularly bad month for supermarkets as the summer washout combined with the increased cost of living meant sluggish sales for both clothing and food.”

The poor weather in July did increase online spending, which increased by 2.8%.

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