Scottish Retail Sales Grow By 1.2% In 2019 Quarter 1

2nd May 2019

In 2019 Quarter 1, the quantity of retail sales in Scotland grew by 1.2% compared to the previous quarter, according to the Retail Sales Index Scotland (RSIS) which was published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. Over the same period Great Britain as a whole saw a 1.6% increase.

The value of Retail Sales (not adjusted for inflation) grew by 1.1% during the first quarter of 2019. Over the same period Great Britain as a whole saw a 1.6% increase.

The full statistical publication is available at: http://www2.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Economy/PubRSI/RSIS2019Q1