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2026.09.1806:00:00UTC+00UK Core Retail Sales Rebound in August, Snapping July Slump

United Kingdom core retail sales staged a recovery in August 2026, rising 0.6% month-over-month after a sharp 0.9% decline in July. The fresh data, updated on 18 September 2026, point to a modest improvement in underlying consumer spending following a weak start to the third quarter.

The month-over-month comparison shows that while July’s reading reflected a contraction in core retail activity versus June, August marked a turnaround, with sales increasing relative to July. As core retail sales exclude some of the most volatile components, the shift from -0.9% to 0.6% suggests a stabilization in consumer demand after a temporary setback.

This rebound in August core retail sales will likely be closely watched by analysts and policymakers assessing the resilience of household spending and its contribution to the UK’s short-term economic outlook.

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