UK retail sales climb unexpectedly despite supermarket slowdown

Retail sales across the UK increased by 1.0% in February, following a revised 1.4% rise in January, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The increase was driven by a strong performance in non-food stores, which saw sales volumes rise across all categories, including clothing, household goods, and department stores.
Household goods stores recorded the biggest growth, up 6.8% month-on-month – their largest increase since April 2021. Watches and jewel