All ONS articles – Page 7
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NewsWarmer weather lifts retail sales for second consecutive month
Retail sales shot up in May for the second consecutive month following the UK’s warmer weather, latest figures from the ONS show.
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NewsInflation edges up in May as food prices continue to fall
The UK’s inflation rate increased last month due to rising leisure costs, although grocery and clothing costs continued to drop.
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NewsRetail sales jump in April but fashion dented by cold weather
Retail sales enjoyed a surprise jump in April despite colder weather denting performance across the fashion and footwear sectors.
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NewsInflation falls to 0.3% in April as fashion retailers slash prices
The UK’s inflation rate fell for the first time since September as retailers cut prices to revive sales hit by last month’s cold weather.
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NewsRetail sales flat after disappointing Easter with fashion the worst hit
Fashion retail sales by value fell 6.4%, while March’s overall retail sales fell by 0.1% year on year, latest figures from the ONS show.
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AnalysisThis week in retail: Primark, N Brown, Pets at Home and ONS
This week we have planned updates from retailers including Primark, N Brown and Pets at Home as well as ONS retail sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Fnac and UK inflation
Retail round-up on April 13, 2016: Vivendi agrees to acquire 15% stake in Darty suitor Fnac and The Consumer Price Index edges up 0.5% in March.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on UK inflation and Moody’s warning
Retail news round-up on March 23, 2016: February inflation rate remains flat and Moody’s warn that Brexit would burden retailers and food suppliers with extra costs.
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NewsAgenda: Next, Game and B&Q owner Kingfisher to post full year results
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from Kingfisher, Next and Game, plus ONS retail sales data on the agenda.
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NewsRetail sales jump in January as cold snap drives fashion and footwear
Retail sales volumes jumped 5.2% in January as fashion, footwear and homewares retailers reaped the rewards of the winter chill.
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NewsUK inflation creeps up to 12-month high thanks to food and fuel
UK inflation reached a 12-month high last month as falls in food, fashion and fuel prices eased, according to the latest ONS figures.
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NewsShoplifting in England and Wales reached record level in 2015
Shoplifting in England and Wales reached its highest level for 12 years in 2015, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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NewsInflation rises to 11-month high but food prices remain at record low
Inflation reached its highest level for almost a year in December despite food prices remaining at a record low during the month.
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NewsBlack Friday boosts retail sales volumes up 5% in November
Retail sales volumes increased 5% in November as customers rushed online to take part in the Black Friday Sales extravaganza.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Scottish retail sales and UK inflation
Retail news round-up on December 16, 2015: Scottish retail sales tumble 2.3% in November and UK inflation rate rises to 0.1% in November.
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NewsOctober retail sales fall as customers hold out for Black Friday
Retail sales volumes in the UK fell 0.6% last month, compared to September, as shoppers wait for Black Friday.
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NewsUK inflation rate remained unchanged at -0.1% in October
The UK inflation rate stayed consistent throughout October, figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed this morning.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on ONS retail sales and Amazon
Retail news round-up on September 18, 2015: August retail sales up just 0.2% and Amazon unveils $50 Fire tablet and upgraded Fire TV.
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Retail sales volumes jump 3.7% in August as store prices continue to fall
Sales volumes jumped 3.7% in August marking the 29th consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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NewsClothing prices help peg UK inflation rate back to 0%
The UK inflation rate fell back to 0% in August, down from 0.1% the previous month, largely due to a smaller rise in clothing prices.