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Valentine’s Week Spark: UK Fashion defies deluge to drive growth

The UK retail sector recorded its third consecutive week of growth as Valentine's Day celebrations provided a much-needed boost to discretionary spending. According to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales increased by +2.05%, a resilient performance against a strong +4.72% base from the previous year. The...

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Valentine’s sparks online growth as In-Store Fashion enters 6th week of gains

The UK retail sector saw a gentle lift in the lead-up to St. Valentine’s Day, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales increasing by +1.34%. While this growth builds on a +2.61% base from the previous year, the week was defined by a clear shift toward digital shopping as unsettled Atlantic weather and a low-pressure system deterred some shoppers...

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Fashion defies storm Chandra with sales up 5.28%

The UK retail sector showed remarkable resilience this week, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales rising by +3.51%. This growth is particularly impressive given the severe disruption caused by Storm Chandra, which battered the country with intense rain, strong winds, and heavy snowfall. While the extreme weather kept many shoppers at home, the...

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Fashion outpaces wider retail sales with third consecutive week of growth

The UK retail sector saw a slight contraction this week, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales dropping by -0.94%. While this figure sits against a challenging +8.60% base from the previous year, the data reveals a clear "tug-of-war" between physical and digital channels, with fashion retailers proving most resilient on the shop floor. The...

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Fashion sparks growth amidst storm Goretti

The UK retail sector began the first full tracking week of 2026 with a resilient +3.76% increase in total like-for-like (LFL) sales. This growth, while measured against a solid +6.76% base from the previous year, was primarily driven by a resurgence in the fashion and homewares segments, which both recorded positive outcomes across physical and...

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Fashion ignites 2026 as New Year Sales grow 17%

The UK retail sector has kicked off 2026 with an explosive start, as total like-for-like (LFL) sales climbed by +7.86% this week. This robust performance is particularly significant as it was measured against a solid +18.54% base from the same period last year, marking a triumphant transition from the conclusion of 2025 into the new year. The...

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Christmas fails to boost retail sales in December

The crucial ‘Golden Quarter’ has failed to boost retail sales according to data from the latest High Street Sales Tracker from accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO, with sales marking a decline in December 2025. Total retail sales across discretionary spend categories fell by -1.4 percent in December, compared to the same month last year,...

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Festive footfall buffers fashion as in-store sales outpace online

The final week of 2025 brought a modest +0.35% increase in total like-for-like (LFL) sales, a resilient result considering it was measured against a massive +11.30% base from the previous year. In a week dominated by the Christmas and Boxing Day bank holidays, the UK retail sector saw a clear divide: physical stores thrived on festive footfall,...

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Storm Bram dampens fashion sales as UK retail hits nine-month low

The UK retail sector faced its toughest trading week since early spring, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales plunging by -7.13%. This sharp decline marks the lowest result since the second week of March, a downturn exacerbated by the disruptive arrival of Storm Bram, which brought heavy rain, gale-force winds, and snow to much of the country....

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Black Friday delivers muted results as online fashion stumbles

The final week of November, typically a retail bonanza due to Black Friday promotions, delivered a surprisingly lukewarm performance this year. According to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales inched up by just +0.38%. While this growth is positive, it pales in comparison to the solid +18.96% surge recorded...

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UK Fashion thrives, driving overall retail growth

The UK retail sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience this week, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales jumping by a significant +6.89%. This impressive growth effectively offsets a sharply negative base of -18.32% from the same period last year, indicating a strong recovery despite challenging weather conditions. Both in-store and non-store...

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Online Fashion powers UK retail growth as In-Store sales continue decline

The UK retail sector recorded another week of positive growth, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales increasing by +1.78%. This growth effectively offsets a weak base of -5.33% from the same period last year. However, this positive outcome was predominantly driven by strong non-store sales, primarily led by online fashion, as total store sales...