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June 23, 2023UK RETAIL SALES, MAY 2023 The UK Office for National Statistics reports that UK retail sales value as well as retail sales volume increased in May 2023.
Month over month (May 2023 vs April 2023)
Retail sales values increased by 0.6% while volumes (adjusted to remove the effects of price changes) increased 0.3%.
Internet sales increased by 2.5% and accounted for 26.5% of total retail sales.
Year-over-Year (May 2023 vs May 2022)
Retail sales values increased 4.8% while retail sales volumes decreased 2.1%.
Year-to-date (January-May 2023 vs January-May 2022)
Retail sales values increased 4.4% and retail sales volumes decreased 3.7%.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics: Statistical Bulletin
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