Homeware sales rose on the high street, indicating the category’s eighth consecutive positive result.
According to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose 8.60% for the week ending 19 January 2025.
Total homewares LFL sales increased by +0.27% this week from a base of -7.23% for the same week last year, marking the category’s eighth consecutive positive result.
Store sales rose by +3.27% from a poor base of -13.79% for the same week last year, indicating the category’s third positive result in the last four weeks.
Total in-store LFL sales grew by +4.38% from a base of -7.29%. Total non-store LFL sales jumped by +12.63% from a positive base of +7.25% for the same week last year.
Commenting on the results, BDO said: “This week’s total LFL sales grew on the backs of positive store and non-store trade.
The improvement in footfall this week was also reflected in the positive sales results recorded by all retail segments in brick-and-mortar venues. Non-store, on the other hand, recorded a third consecutive week of double-digit growth.
“This week’s weather was relatively settled, marked by mild and dry conditions, clear spells, and sunshine for some, while northern areas saw patchy drizzles.
“The UK saw sub-zero conditions during the same week last year as snow covered the north while gusts caused by Storm Isha swept across the country.”
Overall footfall climbed +2.5%, driven by positive foot traffic across all tracked categories. High street footfall rose by +3.8%, shopping centres saw growth of +1.7%, and retail parks saw a +0.6% increase.
