FX.co ★ UK Retail Sales Growth Eases to 1.0% in June, Down from May’s 1.2%

United Kingdom retail sales growth slowed slightly in June 2026, with month‑over‑month figures showing a 1.0% increase, down from the revised 1.2% gain recorded in May 2026. The latest data, updated on 24 July 2026, indicates that while consumer spending continues to rise, the pace of growth has moderated compared with the previous month.

The comparison is based on month‑over‑month performance, meaning June’s 1.0% increase reflects how retail activity changed from May to June, whereas May’s 1.2% figure measured growth from April to May. The easing suggests that, although the retail sector remains on an upward trajectory, momentum has cooled slightly heading into the summer period. Investors and policymakers may view the softer, but still positive, reading as a sign of steadier demand rather than a sharp retrenchment in consumer activity.