Retail sales in May partly recover after DIY boost

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UK retail sales partly recover in May, despite the continuation of coronavirus-related lockdown measures

they can reopen from Monday, the first minister is expected to announce on Friday.

In the three months to May, sales fell overall by 12.8%, in comparison with the previous three. Drops in sales were seen across all types of shops except for food and non-store retailing, which includes hardware and DIY stores. Lynda Petherick, head of retail for Accenture UK and Ireland, said:"Given the wholesale shifts in consumer behaviour these last few months, it would be optimistic to assume shopping habits will return to normal in the immediate future.

 

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