LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales unexpectedly rose by 0.3% in September, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Friday, boosted by the launch of the latest iPhone and other technology products.

UK retail sales unexpectedly rise in September, with the fastest annual growth rate since February 2022 Computer and telecommunications sales boosted the data, while a decline in food sales was blamed on weather and by customers cutting back on more luxury items

Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have risen by 0.3% in September 2024, following a rise of 1.0% in August 2024 (unrevised from our last publication). Computers and telecommunications retailers grew strongly but were partly offset by decreases in supermarkets.

British retail sales unexpectedly rose by 0.3% in September, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Friday. A Reuters poll of economists had forecast a monthly fall of 0.3% in sales volumes from August.

STORY: U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in September, another sign that economic growth remained strong in the third quarter. A report from the Commerce Department out Thursday showed sharp increases in receipts at retailers ranging from clothing outlets to book stores,

Retail Sales in the United Kingdom increased 0.30% in September over the previous month, following a rise of 1.0% in August. The figure beats the consensus of 0.3% fall. Retail sales rose 3.9% Y/Y, more than estimates of 3.