UK retail sales were 3% up on May last year according to the BRC Retail Sales Monitor. Sales were also up 0.8% on a like-for-like basis. Over the quarter food was up 3.3% on the total basis and 1% like-for-like and non-food 3.5% and 1.3% respectively. All categories indicators for the quarter were 1.2% like-for-like and 3.4% in total.
In the non-food sector, the sunny weather helped outdoor, DIY and leisure as well as footwear and clothing. Consumer uncertainty about job and income prospects meant many items struggled even with discounts and promotions. Internet, mail order and telephone sales were 21.9% higher than a year ago after 15.9% in April. Food sales were improving after April.
The Director General of BRC said the World Cup has helped to increase the sales of televisions and that should continue as it gets closer and football merchandise sales should increase. Despite the uncertainty consumer confidence has gone up since last year.
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