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UK retail sales tumble in June and worse seen for July, CBI says

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Posted on June 26, 2025

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UK retail sales tumble in June and worse seen for July, CBI says
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LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales slumped this month and expectations within the industry for July also deteriorated, a Confederation of British Industry survey showed on Thursday. The CBI's

UK Retail Sales Decline in June, July Outlook Gloomy, CBI Reports

LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales slumped this month and expectations within the industry for July also deteriorated, a Confederation of British Industry survey showed on Thursday.

The CBI's monthly gauge of how retail sales compared with a year earlier fell to -46 in June from -27 in May.

A measure of expected sales for July fell to -49 from -37 for June.

(Reporting by William Schomberg, editing by Suban Abdulla)

Key Takeaways

  • UK retail sales fell sharply in June.
  • CBI survey indicates a worse outlook for July.
  • June's sales index dropped to -46 from -27 in May.
  • July's expected sales index fell to -49.
  • Industry expectations are increasingly pessimistic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the retail sales figure for June according to the CBI?
The CBI's monthly gauge of retail sales fell to -46 in June from -27 in May.
How do expectations for July compare to June?
A measure of expected sales for July fell to -49 from -37 for June.
What does the CBI survey indicate about the retail industry?
The survey shows that expectations within the retail industry have deteriorated for July.

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