The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported a deceleration in UK retail sales growth for September 2025, having observed a decrease in the year-over-year growth rate. According to the latest BRC Retail Sales Monitor, sales increased by 2.0% compared to September of the previous year. This marks a notable decline from the 2.9% growth recorded in August 2025.
This drop in retail sales growth may reflect broader economic pressures or shifting consumer behaviors impacting the retail sector. Last month's figures were released on October 13, 2025, and they indicate a shift in consumer spending patterns as businesses evaluate the slower pace in sales growth compared to a year ago.
Retailers across the UK are closely monitoring these changes, aiming to adapt strategies to cope with the fluctuating economic landscape. The current growth rate raises questions about the sustainability of retail momentum as businesses gear up for the critical fourth-quarter trading period, which includes Black Friday and the Christmas shopping season. The industry will be keeping a watchful eye on how these dynamics play out in the coming months.
