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The ONS also reports that sales at British department stores picked up in August following “stock availability issues” in July.
Despite the inflationary squeeze on households, retail sales across Great Britain have risen over the summer.
“Retail sales increased in the latest three months, with a particularly strong June for online outlets helping to boost their sales across the period. Food store sales also rose, with supermarkets doing well in July and August.
“Meanwhile, retailers selling alcohol and beverages performed well across all three months, which they attributed to promotions, the hot weather and the World Cup.”
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