According to data released by the British Office for National Statistics Retail sales in the country decreased by 0.7 percent in October showed. While non-food store sales weakened, The biggest decrease was in clothing stores with 3.1 percent happened.
The office also updated retail sales figures for September. Accordingly, September retail sales were revised downwards to 0.1 percent, compared to the previously announced 0.3 percent growth. Retail sales in the country increased by 0.8 percent in the August-October period compared to the previous three-month period.
ONS Senior Statistician Hannah Finselbachin his evaluation of the data, stated that retail sales decreased in October after three months of growth, Retail sales have weakened as consumers slow down their spending ahead of the Autumn Budget announced last month. he stated.
Source: www.dunya.com
