UK Retail Spending Bounced Back in June, Trade Body Says
British shoppers spent more freely last month as unusually hot weather boosted demand for fans and summer clothing after weak sales growth in May, though part of the increase reflected higher food prices, industry data showed on Tuesday.
The British Retail Consortium - whose members are mostly larger stores - said spending was 3.1% higher in cash terms than a year earlier, up from a 1.0% annual increase in May and the second-biggest rise this year.
"The soaring temperatures increased sales of electric fans while sports and leisure equipment was boosted by both the weather and the start of Wimbledon (tennis tournament)," BRC Chief Executive Helen Dickinson said...
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