UK Retail Sales

UK Retail Sales 20 November 2026

UK Retail Sales is next released on Fri 20 Nov 2026 at 07:00 UTC. The last release, for Sep, came in at -0.4% against a forecast of -0.1%.

Latest results · times in UTC
Released	For	Actual	Forecast	Previous
23 Oct 2026	Sep	-0.4%	-0.1%	0.7%
18 Sep 2026	Aug	0.5%	-0.2%	-0.5%
21 Aug 2026	Jul	-0.5%	-0.5%	0.7%
24 Jul 2026	Jun	1.0%	-0.3%	1.2%
19 Jun 2026	May	1.2%	0.5%	-1.0%
22 May 2026	Apr	-1.3%	-0.6%	0.6%
24 Apr 2026	Mar	0.7%	0.2%	-0.6%
27 Mar 2026	Feb	-0.4%	-0.7%	2.0%
20 Feb 2026	Jan	1.8%	0.2%	0.4%
21 Nov 2025	Oct	-1.1%	0%	0.7%
24 Oct 2025	Sep	0.5%	-0.2%	0.6%
19 Sep 2025	Aug	0.5%	0.3%	0.5%

What it measures

This monthly UK figure measures the change in the value of retail sales, including fuel, compared with the previous month. A rise above expectations signals stronger consumer spending; a fall or a weaker-than-expected rise signals softer demand.

Why it moves the GBP

A strong result can support sterling because consumer spending feeds into UK growth and may influence the Bank of England's assessment of demand. The release is volatile, so it usually has less lasting impact than inflation or wages unless the surprise is clear and substantial.

Released: Monthly

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Questions

Is the UK Retail Sales today?

No. The next UK Retail Sales is on Fri 20 Nov 2026 at 07:00 UTC.

What time is the UK Retail Sales released?

At 07:00 UTC: 02:00 in New York, 07:00 in London, 08:00 in Amsterdam, 09:00 in Johannesburg, 08:00 in Lagos. The next UK Retail Sales is on Fri 20 Nov 2026 at 07:00 UTC.

Updated daily from the release schedule. Last checked Thu 29 Oct 2026.