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Our latest data show that retail sales increased by an estimated 12% in May 2020 http://ow.ly/dFyl50Ac2Ed
In the three months to May 2020 volume sales fell by 12.8% when compared with the previous three months; the biggest decline on record.
This contrasts with increases in the latest monthly growth rate from the record low levels the previous month http://ow.ly/dg8H30qRpOf
This contrasts with increases in the latest monthly growth rate from the record low levels the previous month http://ow.ly/dg8H30qRpOf
Commenting on today’s retail sales figures, @jathers_ONS said:
“Retail sales partially rebounded from the significant falls seen over the last two months, although total sales were still well over 10% down on February.” 1/3
“Retail sales partially rebounded from the significant falls seen over the last two months, although total sales were still well over 10% down on February.” 1/3
. @jathers_ONS continues:
“It was another record month for website orders with a third of sales now online, as many retailers expanded their internet presence.” 2/3
“It was another record month for website orders with a third of sales now online, as many retailers expanded their internet presence.” 2/3
. @jathers_ONS adds:
“May also saw a considerable rise in fuel sales as some easing of restrictions meant more traffic on the roads.” 3/3
“May also saw a considerable rise in fuel sales as some easing of restrictions meant more traffic on the roads.” 3/3
While there was a strong increase in the value and volume of fuel sales in May 2020, levels still remain considerably lower than February 2020, before government travel restrictions were in place http://ow.ly/wyoa30qRpQs
The proportion spent online soared to the highest on record in May 2020 at 33.4%, which compares with the 30.8% reported in April 2020 http://ow.ly/gHDU30qRpSm
There was a large uptake of online spending for food as online spending reached record proportions from 9.3% in April to 11.3% in May http://ow.ly/q1D230qRpSY
A number of clothing stores that had paused trade in April began to trade online in May 2020, increasing online sales by 25.2% http://ow.ly/5hZz30qRpTJ
In May 2020, sales in Hardware, paints and glass stores returned to levels experienced before the coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions as many stores, re-opened from mid-May http://ow.ly/VtX730qRpUa
Due to implications of the ongoing #coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have published these data earlier than usual.
See our statement for further information http://ow.ly/OYw830qsvzC
See our statement for further information http://ow.ly/OYw830qsvzC
