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21.08.202606:00:00UTC+00UK Retail Sales Turn Negative in July, Ending Two-Month Growth Streak

UK retail sales slipped into negative territory in July 2026, falling 0.5% month-over-month and reversing a 0.7% gain recorded in June 2026. The latest figures, updated on 21 August 2026, indicate that consumer activity weakened at the start of the third quarter after solid growth in the previous month.

On a month-over-month basis, the July decline contrasts sharply with June’s increase, suggesting a potential cooling in household spending momentum. The comparison shows that while June’s 0.7% rise reflected stronger demand versus May, July’s -0.5% outcome marks a step back in retail sector performance.

The data underscore growing uncertainty around the resilience of UK consumer demand, with markets likely to watch upcoming releases closely for signs of whether July’s drop represents a temporary pause or the start of a more sustained slowdown in retail activity.

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