"A drab December gave way to a brighter January as retail sales picked up pace. Many shoppers had held off Christmas spending and waited for the January sales, with the start of the new year showing the strongest growth. And bargain hunting was not limited to online, with in-store sales showing the highest growth in over six months."
"The year started well for the retail sector, with welcome sales growth. January sales enticed consumers to spend, with personal electronics, furniture, and children's clothes and toys, all among the best performing categories. New year health and personal care goals led to related spending, including on wellness focussed food and drink items. Many retailers will be pleased that their promotional strategies worked in January, but they remain acutely aware of the challenge of consistently growing sales volumes when consumers "
Total UK retail sales increased 2.7% year‑on‑year in January, above the 12‑month average of 2.3% and slightly higher than January 2025. Food sales grew 3.8% year‑on‑year, in line with the 12‑month average of 3.8%. Non‑Food sales rose 1.7% year‑on‑year, outperforming the 12‑month average of 1.1%. In‑store Non‑Food sales increased 2.0%, while Online Non‑Food sales grew 1.3% and lagged the 12‑month average of 1.4%. Online penetration of Non‑Food reached 37.2%, up from 35.7% in the prior January but slightly below the 12‑month average of 37.4%. Consumer spending favored personal electronics, furniture, children's clothing and toys, and wellness‑focused food and drink, and promotional activity supported January sales though sustaining volume growth remains a challenge.
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