The BRC-KPMG Sales Monitor, produced by the British Retail Consortium and KPMG, indicates that total retail sales in the UK have increased by 3.1% year on year in June, measured against a decline of 0.2% last year.
Food and non-food sales, both in-store and online, boasted sharp increases from this time last year, with the most notable growth being in food sales which increased by 4.1% during the period.
Food, health and beauty and household appliances were the three largest contributors to the growth of total sales in June.
The online penetration rate, or the proportion of non-food items bought online, remained at 36.6%, dipping slightly below the 12-month average of 36.8%.
BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said: “Retail sales heated up in June, with both food and non-food performing well.”
“The soaring temperatures increased sales of electric fans while sports and leisure equipment was boosted by both the weather and the start of Wimbledon.”
The Industry of Grocery Distribution chief executive Sarah Bradbury said: “The number of shoppers expecting food prices to get much more expensive rose from 14% to 20%, reflecting renewed inflation concerns.”
“Value sales growth continues to be predominantly driven by inflation, with volumes under sustained pressure.”
June 2025 proved to be a period of positive economic growth in the retail sector, boosted by the summer heat and various sporting events.
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