BRC: UK Retail Sales Rise 1% in September

11:26 PM EDT, 10/12/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Retail sales in the UK climbed 1% year over year on a like-for-like basis in September, following a 0.5% increase in August, according to data from the British Retail Consortium published Tuesday. The reading exceeded the expected 0.8% growth for the month. BRC said retail sales growth for the month was "subdued," reflecting caution among consumers ahead of an expected increase in bills and taxes.