Retail sales fall 0.4% in September as warmer weather hits autumn and winter clothing, ONS reports
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Retail sales fell 0.4% in September 2026, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics. This follows a rise of 0.7% in August 2026,
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✦ IN BRIEF · AIAI-generated summary
- 01Retail sales fell 0.4% in September 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics.
- 02The decline follows a 0.7% rise recorded in August 2026.
- 03Warmer weather hit sales of autumn and winter clothing.