Retail sales growth m-o-m during the Coronavirus outbreak UK 2020, by sector

Compared to March 2020, retail sales value of goods sold in predominantly food and household goods stores in Great Britain showed the greatest decline with in fuel stores with 55.2 percent. During the summer months, month-on-month growth in retail sales value was relatively stable across all retail sectors. Clothing, textile, and footwear stores experienced the highest growth in June 2020 with 72.5 percent, following the lifting of the lockdown measures in the United Kingdom.
The first Coronavirus case in the UK was recorded in February 28, 2020, although there had been British nationals abroad who contracted the virus. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Fact and Figures page.