2025.12.1907:11:08UTC+00UK Retail Sales Fall 0.1% in November

In November 2025, UK retail sales volumes saw a slight decrease of 0.1% from the previous month, contrary to predictions of a 0.4% increase. This follows a revised 0.9% decline in October, marking the second consecutive month of falling sales. Non-store retailers, particularly online jewelers, reported lower demand due to steady precious metal prices. Meanwhile, supermarket sales dropped for the fourth month in a row, indicating a consistent decline in customer visits. Despite these reductions, there was a 1.0% increase in non-food store sales. Department stores experienced a boost from extended Black Friday promotions, and footwear and leather goods outlets also recorded positive sales. Additionally, sales of automotive fuel recovered after declining in October. Annually, retail sales grew by 0.6%, matching the previous month's pace but falling short of the anticipated 0.9% rise. Comparing the three months ending in November to those ending in August, sales volumes increased by 0.6% and showed a 0.7% rise from the same period the previous year.