UK retail sales fall 0.4% in September

Retail sales in Britain declined by 0.4% in September 2026, defying expectations that forecast a decrease of 0.1%. This was attributed to the impact of the warm early autumn on online clothing sales and a drop in supermarket sales. Despite rising fuel and energy prices, the British saw growth in their spending in recent months, leading to a 0.7% increase in total retail sales during the third quarter. However, data indicates a decline in consumer confidence at the fastest rate since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with forecasts suggesting difficult conditions for consumers and rising inflation throughout 2027.

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