Important
DECEMBER 22, 2023 AT 07:00 AMUK Retail Sales MM (Nov) 1.3% vs. Exp. 0.4% (Prev. -0.3%)
Source
SectionUK Data
- Non-food store sales volumes rose by 2.3% in November 2023, following a 0.2% increase in October 2023; retailers suggested that earlier Black Friday sales and wider discounting contributed to the increase.
- Three-month on three-month sales volumes fell by 0.8% in November 2023, continuing a trend seen in recent months.
- Automotive fuel sales volumes rose by 0.6% in November 2023, following a fall of 1.7% in October 2023. Retailers suggested the increase over the month was supported by falling fuel prices.
- "The reporting period for this bulletin covers 29 October to 25 November 2023. The official Black Friday day of promotion was 24 November and is included in our reference period. However, many retailers had Black Friday deals throughout the month of November. Cyber Monday will be included in December's release as it took place on 27 November."
via ONS