UK retail navigates divergent sales trends amidst autumnal conditions

The UK retail sector recorded its second consecutive week in negative territory, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales declining by -3.67% against a strong base of +10.86% from the same period last year. This downturn was primarily driven by weak non-store sales across all retail segments.

The fashion sector mirrored this overall trend, with total LFL sales falling by -6.58%, marking its second consecutive negative outcome and the lowest performance since the second week of May. This dip in overall fashion sales suggests a potential slowdown in consumer spending on apparel, particularly in the online channel.