Retail sales volumes are estimated to have increased by 1.3% in November 2023, from no growth (revised from a fall of 0.3%) in October 2023. Looking broader, sales volumes fell by 0.8% in the three months to November 2023 when compared with the previous three months. Non-food store sales volumes rose by 2.3% in November 2023, following a 0.2% increase in October 2023; retailers suggested that earlier Black Friday sales and wider discounting contributed to the increase. Food store sales volumes rose by 0.8% in November 2023, from an increase of 0.1% in October 2023. Automotive fuel sales volumes rose by 0.6% in ... (full story)