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Retail sales across Great Britain fell in February, after a splurge in spending at the start of the year.
Retail sales volumes are estimated to have fallen by 0.4% in February, following a rise of 2.0% in January, the Office for National Statistics reports.
“Retail sales rose in the three months to February, with online shops seeing strong sales and art dealers also faring well. These were partially offset by a weak period for clothing stores.”
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