Retail sales fell 3.8% in November amid lockdown.
Retail sales fell after six months of growth in November as the coronavirus rate rose and many high streets closed.
New figures from the National Bureau of Statistics show that supermarkets and grocery stores recorded sales of 3.1%, while household goods rose 1.6%. However, clothing sales were 19%, while gasoline sales fell 16.6%.
Online shopping accounted for 31.4% of all expenditures as the country faced another lockdown. Online shopping has skyrocketed almost 75% from the same period last year.
“It’s a bit surprising that physical retail sales stagnated in November as England returned to lockdown and the UK as a whole tightens its restrictions.”
“However, the show needs to continue when it comes to Christmas shopping, and some retailers have won by preparing their e-commerce businesses for the online sales boom. Black Friday and early celebrations Shopping has been desperate to continue to inspire the sector and build momentum for recovery.”
Lloyds Bank retailer Aled Patchett commented on the latest figures. Sectors like groceries and household goods work well – and should be expected to have a strong finish this year – while others, including well-known high street brands, have seen a significant decline in footprints You’ll fall into something that’s done.
“Even though most shoppers have concluded their community Christmas shopping online this year, stores, especially in small towns, will be redirected to city centres, as vaccine rollouts return to city centres for both work and play, making new year consumers more likely to be the first to come. I hope to increase your confidence. “Patchett has been added.
