UK Retail Sales Growth Softens In February

India, March 11 -- UK retail sales growth eased in February on muted non-food sales, data from the British Retail Consortium revealed on Tuesday.

Retail sales increased 1.1 percent on a yearly basis in February, which was much slower than the 2.6 percent in January.

Food sales grew 2.3 percent from the previous year, while non-food sales remained flat in February.

In store non-food sales fell 1.0 percent. By contrast, online non-food sales moved up 1.9 percent.

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Linda Ellett, UK Head of Consumer, Retail & Leisure at KPMG said consumers remain cautious with their spending and many are continuing to prioritize saving, travel and experiences.

Further, ner...