Total LFL retail sales climbed by +8.44% this week, rebounding from a weak base of -5.98% for the same week last year – reports the BDO's High Street Sales Tracker.
Retail sales improved across all segments and channels, led by fashion, which saw significant boost in online sales, potentially driven by change of season shopping.
Total in-store sales increased by +2.32% from a negative base of -2.61% for the same week last year. Total non-store sales soared by +12.64%, easily offsetting a gloomy base of -9.77% for the same week in 2023.
"This week was a chilly one, with thundery showers for some as well as autumnal sunshine for many," says BDO, whose tracker weekly LFL sales changes across some 80 mid-tier retailers, with c.10,000 individual stores. "The same week last year saw warmer weather in southern parts while staying colder in northern areas."
Total footfall declined by -0.8% YoY this week. Footfall dropped by -1.3% on the high street, while it saw a decrease of -1.2% in shopping centres. Retail parks saw an opposite effect, with footfall climbing by +0.5%.
Total homewares LFL sales rose by +5.59% this week from a negative base of -4.77% for the same week last year, denoting the 17th positive result in 2024 for the category.
Store sales for homewares increased by +2.35%, but from a weak base of -0.40% from the same week in 2023, achieving the category’s 19th positive result in 2024.
