Shop sales saw zero growth in February as wet weather and cost-of-living pressures kept people at home.
While clothing sales increased, this was offset by falling food and fuel sales, according to official figures.
February’s flat sales came after a lacklustre December followed by a strong bounce back in January.
February’s flat sales came after a lacklustre December followed by a strong bounce back in January.
Economists had predicted that sales volumes would fall slightly in February.
However, clothing sales increased as did sales in department stores because shoppers splashed out on the new season’s collections.
This boost helped to offset a drop in food sales as shoppers stayed away due to poor weather.
On the flipside, the weather benefitted online retailers, in particular those selling clothing.
February was the fourth wettest on record in England, and it was the warmest weather on record for England and Wales, Met Office figures show.
Shop sales saw zero growth in February as wet weather and cost-of-living pressures kept people at home.
February’s flat sales came after a lacklustre December followed by a strong bounce back in January.
While clothing sales increased, this was offset by falling food and fuel sales, according to official figures.
Economists had predicted that sales volumes would fall slightly in February.
February’s flat sales came after a lacklustre December followed by a strong bounce back in January.
February’s flat sales came after a lacklustre December followed by a strong bounce back in January.
Economists had predicted that sales volumes would fall slightly in February.
However, clothing sales increased as did sales in department stores because shoppers splashed out on the new season’s collections.
This boost helped to offset a drop in food sales as shoppers stayed away due to poor weather.
On the flipside, the weather benefitted online retailers, in particular those selling clothing.
February was the fourth wettest on record in England, and it was the warmest weather on record for England and Wales, Met Office figures show.
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