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18.09.202606:00:00UTC+00UK Retail Sales Growth Accelerates to 2.4% YoY in August 2026

United Kingdom retail sales growth strengthened in August 2026, with year-over-year figures rising to 2.4%, according to data updated on 18 September 2026. This marks an improvement from July 2026, when retail sales were up 1.6% compared with the same month a year earlier.

The year-over-year comparison shows that consumer spending momentum picked up as August 2026 outpaced both its July performance and its own levels from August a year ago. The data are measured on an annual basis, with the "actual" figure reflecting the change in August 2026 versus August 2025, while the "previous" reading captures July 2026 versus July 2025.

The acceleration from 1.6% to 2.4% suggests a firmer backdrop for the UK retail sector heading into late 2026, signaling a possible improvement in consumer confidence and demand relative to mid-year trends.

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