UK retail sales volumes rose 1.2% MoM (vs 0.2% MoM expected) and 5.0% YoY in April 2025, the fourth consecutive monthly increase and the highest level since July 2022.

• Sales volumes in the three months to April increased 1.8% QoQ, the strongest quarterly gain since July 2021.
• Food store sales volumes surged 3.9% MoM, rebounding from earlier declines and aided by favorable weather.
• Non-food store sales volumes fell -0.7% MoM, with declines in clothing and other non-food categories offsetting gains in department and household goods stores.
• Online spending values declined -0.3% MoM but were up 6.1% YoY; the share of online sales dipped to 26.8% from 27.1% in March.
• Total retail spend (online + in-store) increased 0.7% MoM.