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Industry analysts respond to latest ONS retail figures

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Retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen by 0.7% in March 2026, following a fall of 0.6% in February 2026 and a rise of 1.8% in January 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Fuel sales rose sharply on the month, with…

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