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24/07/2014
Figures Show A Rise In Retail Sales
Sales in the retail industry increased by 3.6% compared to June 2013 according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The quantity bought also increased by 4.5% compare to the same time last year.
In June 2014, all retail sectors showed estimated rises in the quantity bought year-on-year.
Following a four month period of disinflation, the average prices of goods sold in June 2014 showed no change compared with June 2013 after a fall of 0.7% in May 2014.
The amount spent online increased by 13.4% in June 2014 compared with June 2013 and decreased by 0.1% compared with May 2014.
(CD/IT)
The quantity bought also increased by 4.5% compare to the same time last year.
In June 2014, all retail sectors showed estimated rises in the quantity bought year-on-year.
Following a four month period of disinflation, the average prices of goods sold in June 2014 showed no change compared with June 2013 after a fall of 0.7% in May 2014.
The amount spent online increased by 13.4% in June 2014 compared with June 2013 and decreased by 0.1% compared with May 2014.
(CD/IT)
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