Heatwave and Online Shopping Rebound Delivers Boost to June Retail Spending The latest retail figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show a 1% increase in overall sales in June, with online shopping rebounding to a five year high.
However, closer inspection reveals that this boost is largely due to weather related factors and World Cup fever. The record breaking heatwave was a significant driver of clothing and air conditioning purchases.
According to the Met Office, June was the second warmest on record for the UK. Retailers attribute a substantial portion of their sales growth to warmer weather.