The value and volume of retail sales increased in October 2011 according to the retail sales survey carried out by the ONS. The value of retail sales in October 2011 showed an increase of 5.4 per cent compared with October 2010 and sales volumes in October 2011 increased by 0.9 per cent compared to October 2010.
Food stores volumes increased for the first time since April. The average amount spent weekly on online retailing increased to £561.5m up from £518.7m in September 2011
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