Sales showed growth of 0.0% in February, down from growth of 3.6% the month before, the ONS said.
UK retail sales remained flat in February as food and fuel sellers saw a decline during the month, according to data from the Office for National Statistics .Online sales had grown during the month, especially for clothing, as last month’s wet weather pushed down the footfall of people heading out to the shops.
Food shops saw their sales drop by 0.3% during the month, with those who responded to the ONS survey blaming the weather for reducing the number of people visiting the shops. Overall, non-food stores, which include clothes sellers, saw their sales volumes increase by 1.7% during the months. "However, these were offset by falls in fuel sales, possibly affected by rising prices, and a reduction in food sales.Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know…
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