Christmas retail sales tail off despite early Black Friday boost

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Total UK retail sales increased 2.7% in November, against a rise of 4.2% in November 2022. This was slightly above the three-month average growth of 2.6% but well below the 12-month average of 4.1%. Food sales grew 7.6%, below the 12-month average growth of 8.4%.

 

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