Global Finance News
14 Jul 2026, 09:28
UK Retail Sales Growth Slows to 1.7% in June, Missing Expectations
UK retail sales growth slowed sharply in June, pointing to softer consumer spending as households remained cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) Retail Sales Monitor showed retail sales increased 1.7% year over year in June, below the 2.6% market expectation and slowing from 3.4% growth recorded in May.
UK retail sales growth slowed sharply in June, pointing to softer consumer spending as households remained cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) Retail Sales Monitor showed retail sales increased 1.7% year over year in June, below the 2.6% market expectation and slowing from 3.4% growth recorded in May.