Just a blip in the figures, or a sign that people are happy to be able to go out shopping with the relaxation of lock down rules?
A little late to save many retail jobs, but a sign that things may improve for some?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53859148
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ONS said retail sales volumes rose by 3.6% between June and July.
It said sales are now 3% higher than February before the World Health Organization declared a pandemic and the UK was placed in lockdown.
July's rise in retail sales was not as pronounced as the previous two months. In May, retail sales had increased by 12% and in June they had risen by 13.9%.
Sales in clothing shops grew by 11.9% last month while online shopping fell by 7%.
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