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19.06.202606:00:00UTC+00UK Core Retail Sales Rebound Strongly in May, Signalling Fresh Consumer Momentum

Core retail sales in the United Kingdom posted a solid recovery in May 2026, rising 1.2% month-over-month after a contraction in the previous month, according to data updated on 19 June 2026. The figure marks a notable turnaround from April 2026, when core retail sales fell by 0.4% on a monthly basis.

The month-over-month comparison shows that consumer spending on core goods regained traction at the start of the summer period, reversing April’s weakness. While April’s decline had hinted at softening demand, May’s rebound suggests improving resilience in underlying retail activity when volatile components are excluded.

Analysts and market participants will be watching whether this positive momentum in core retail sales can be sustained in the coming months, as it could influence expectations around the strength of the UK consumer sector and the broader economic outlook for the remainder of 2026.

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