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U.K. Retail Sales Increase in June

Despite a difficult start to 2021, the sector saw a boost this month

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3 years ago

June 28, 2021

Jennifer Acevedo

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London, United Kingdom – January 22 2021: detail of a Regent Street sign, Central London.

U.K. retailers are reporting their strongest seasonal sales in June since November 2016, according to Drapers. The Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) monthly survey of 117 retail businesses reported that the sector still has a long way to go for a full recovery.

“After a generally gloomy 2021 so far, the sun finally shone for retailers in June, with seasonal sales volumes the strongest since November 2016. This was the latest sign that the success of the vaccination program is feeding through to stronger consumer confidence which, along with the re-opening of hospitality, is encouraging shoppers back onto the streets,” said Ben Jones, CBI Principal Economist.

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