UK Physical Stores Outperform for Fashion in July

The July BDO High Street Sales Tracker, released on Friday, pointed to a varied month for UK retailers. While overall discretionary spending rose, the performance of specific categories and sales channels diverged considerably.

Fashion, in particular, saw a stronger showing in physical stores than in online channels, according to the tracker. The report also indicated that the timing of purchases during the month affected results, with some periods registering higher activity than others.

Overall, the data suggests that bricks-and-mortar retail remains resilient for fashion, even as broader spending patterns fluctuate.