UK retail sales rebounded less than expected in June, despite the warm weather helping to drive a recovery across food stores.
The Office for National Statistics on Friday said sales volumes rose 0.9 per cent last month, following a revised 2.8 per cent decline in May. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a rise of 1.2 per cent.
“Following a poor May, it was an improved month for retail sales with growth across all main sectors. The warm weather in June helped to brighten sales, with supermarket retailers reporting stronger trading and an increase in drink purchases,” said Hannah Finselbach, senior statistician at the ONS.
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