2月英国零售额出乎意料地上涨了1%,这与经济学家预测的0.4%的下降率相反。 UK retail sales unexpectedly rose 1% in February, contrary to economists' forecasts of a 0.4% drop.

2月份英国零售额增长了1%,超过了经济学家预测的0.4%的下降率。 UK retail sales rose by 1% in February, exceeding economists' predictions of a 0.4% drop. 尽管食品销售略有下降,但百货商店、五金店和服装店的强劲销售推动了这一增长。 The increase was fueled by strong sales in department stores, hardware shops, and clothing outlets, despite a slight decline in food sales. 这一积极趋势是零售商在4月准备支付由于最低工资、雇主税和营业费率上涨而导致的较高费用。 This positive trend comes as retailers prepare for higher costs due to increases in the minimum wage, employer taxes, and business rates in April. 零售销售量显示,三个月和一年的销售额都有增长,但仍低于大宗销售前的水平。 Retail sales volumes show growth for both the three-month and annual periods, but remain below pre-pandemic levels.