UK Retail Sales See Significant Growth in March

In a remarkable turnaround, the United Kingdom's retail sales volumes experienced a 2.6% increase in March 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics. This growth exceeded analysts' expectations, signaling a potentially robust economic recovery.

Monthly and Quarterly Highlights

On a month-to-month basis, retail sales grew by 0.4%, with notable surges in textile clothing and footwear sales at 3.7%, and non-food stores at 2.4%. However, food store sales saw a decline of 1.3%.

Looking at the broader picture, the three months leading up to March 2025 witnessed a 1.6% quarter-on-quarter and a 1.7% year-on-year increase in sales volumes, underscoring a steady upward trend in the retail sector.