Sales of cool clothes and garden items soar as summer heat dominates UK spending

After World Cup boost, summer purchases help otherwise glum retail picture

Sales of cool clothes and garden accessories soar as heat dominates spending  itv.com

England’s progress to the semi finals of the World Cup helped drive a 3.8% increase in food sales, above the 12-month average of 3.4%.

England’s progress to the semi finals of the World Cup helped drive a 3.8% increase in food sales, above the 12-month average of 3.4%.

England’s progress to the semi finals of the World Cup helped drive a 3.8% increase in food sales, above the 12-month average of 3.4%.

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