UK retail sales growth slowed sharply in June, according to the latest BRC Retail Sales Monitor, underscoring signs of cooling consumer demand after a stronger start to the summer.
Year-on-year retail sales growth eased to 1.7% in June 2026, down from 3.4% in May 2026. Both figures compare each month with the same period a year earlier, highlighting a clear loss of momentum as the pace of spending growth halved within a month.
The data, last updated on 13 July 2026, will likely draw attention from retailers and investors alike, as it suggests that while sales are still rising compared with a year ago, the UK consumer is becoming more cautious heading into the second half of the year.
