August Sales Up On The Year

The volume of retail sales over the year from August 2011 to August 2012 increased by 2.7%. At the same time the value of sales increased by 3%. Over the month from July 2012 to August 2012 sales volumes fell by 0.2% but sales values increased by 0.2%. The average amount spent weekly on all retailing in August was £6.5bn from £6.6bn in July and £6.3bn in August last year. Internet sales increased again over the year by 0.3% but fell by 0.9% over the month between July and August. The average s was