The volume of retail sales (i.e. excluding price effects) increased by 6.8% in September 2007 compared to September 2006. The value of retail sales increased by 7.8% in September 2007 compared to September 2006 and increased by 1.2 %in the month.
August 2007 is the latest month for which final detailed figures are available. The three-month June 2007 – August 2007 volume figures show that, compared with the three months ending May 2007:
• The largest decrease in the volume of sales was in the Footwear & Leather (-6.0%) sector.
All figures in this release are trading day and seasonally adjusted. The seasonal factors are based on unadjusted indices up to June 2007.
August 2007 is the latest month for which final detailed figures are available. The three-month June 2007 – August 2007 volume figures show that, compared with the three months ending May 2007:
• The largest decrease in the volume of sales was in the Footwear & Leather (-6.0%) sector.
All figures in this release are trading day and seasonally adjusted. The seasonal factors are based on unadjusted indices up to June 2007.
