UK retail sales jump 7% in April, easter drives growth: BRC
UK retail sales rose 7 per cent YoY in April 2025, driven by Easter timing. Combined March-April sales grew 4.3 per cent YoY. Non-Food sales rose 6.1 per cent, with in-store up 5.6 per cent and online up 7 per cent. Despite higher online sales, the online penetration rate dipped to 36.4 per cent from 36.5 per cent last year, below the 12-month average of 36.8 per cent.
UK retail sales rose 7 per cent YoY in April 2025, driven by Easter timing.
Combined March-April sales grew 4.3 per cent YoY.
Non-Food sales rose 6.1 per cent, with in-store up 5.6 per cent and online up 7 per cent.
Despite higher online sales, the online penetration rate dipped to 36.4 per cent from 36.5 per cent last year, below the 12-month average of 36.8 per cent.
