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Warm weather and TV sport contribute to July retail sales rise

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The latest ONS Retail Sales Index figures, show sales up 2.7% by value, and up 1.3% by volume, compared with the same month last year. However, due to high grocery price inflation, shoppers’ baskets appear to be lighter and retailers will be hoping that the chancellor…

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