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19.06.202606:00:00UTC+00UK Retail Sales Jump 3.2% Year-on-Year in May, Snapping April Stagnation

United Kingdom retail sales rebounded sharply in May 2026, rising 3.2% year-on-year after posting no growth in April. The latest figures, updated on 19 June 2026, mark a clear acceleration in consumer spending compared with the flat 0.0% annual change recorded in April 2026.

The data, measured on a year-over-year basis, compare May 2026 retail activity with May 2025. The previous reading did the same for April 2026 against April 2025, when sales showed no increase. The move from zero growth in April to a 3.2% rise in May suggests a renewed pickup in demand across UK retailers as the second quarter progresses.

For market watchers and policymakers, the May surge offers an indication that consumer activity may be strengthening after a period of stagnation, potentially influencing expectations for economic momentum and monetary policy in the months ahead.

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