
UK: Clothing drives shock rise in May retail spending
Retail spending by UK consumers rose by 3.5% in May – the biggest monthly increase in 22 years – thanks to a 9.2% surge in demand for clothing, footwear and textiles.

Retail spending by UK consumers rose by 3.5% in May – the biggest monthly increase in 22 years – thanks to a 9.2% surge in demand for clothing, footwear and textiles.
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