UK retail sales rose 3.1 per cent YoY in August, surpassing the 12-month average of 2 per cent, driven by stronger non-food sales both in-store and online, as per the BRC.
Online penetration stood at 35.8 per cent, slightly below average.
While sunny weather and an interest rate cut boosted sales, BRC warned of uncertainty ahead of the ‘golden quarter’ due to tax rise speculation.