Our latest data show that retail sales increased by an estimated 13.9% in June 2020 http://ow.ly/XT0A50AGRn9 

In the three months to June, the volume of sales decreased by 9.5% when compared with the previous three months with declines across all store types except food stores and non-store retailing http://ow.ly/sLVV30r0lFf 

In June 2020, electrical household appliances, hardware, paints and glass and furniture stores all returned to similar levels as before the pandemic as home improvements during lockdown helped boost their sales http://ow.ly/VhAo30r0lGY 

The proportion of online spending reduced to 31.8% in June when compared to the record 33.3% reported in May, but is a considerable increase from the 20.0% reported in February http://ow.ly/dBkg30r0lJq 

Fuel sales remain at low levels, despite some recovery in May and June with the ease of travel restrictions http://ow.ly/ihoN30r0lKg 

Commenting on today’s retail sales figures, @jathers_ONS said:

Retail continued to recover from the sharp falls seen in April, with overall sales now almost back to pre-pandemic levels. But there are some dramatic differences in sales across the retail industry. [1/4]

. @jathers_ONS continued:
Food sales continue above their pre-pandemic levels due to the closure of cafes, restaurants and pubs. Online sales have risen to record levels, and now count for £3 in every £10 spent. [2/4]

. @jathers_ONS added:

On the other hand, clothing sales remain depressed and across the high street sales in non-food stores are down by around one-third on pre-pandemic levels. [3/4]

. @jathers_ONS concluded:

The latest three months as a whole still saw the weakest quarterly growth on record.” [4/4]

Due to implications of the ongoing #coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have published these data earlier than usual.

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