23rd December 2023
Retail sales volumes are estimated to have increased by 1.3% in November 2023, from no growth (revised from a fall of 0.3%) in October 2023.
Looking broader, sales volumes fell by 0.8% in the three months to November 2023 when compared with the previous three months.
Non-food store sales volumes rose by 2.3% in November 2023, following a 0.2% increase in October 2023; retailers suggested that earlier Black Friday sales and wider discounting contributed to the increase.
Food store sales volumes rose by 0.8% in November 2023, from an increase of 0.1% in October 2023.
Automotive fuel sales volumes rose by 0.6% in November 2023 as fuel prices fell.
Non-store retailing (predominantly online retailers) sales volumes rose by 0.2% in November 2023, following a rise of 0.5% in October 2023.
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