The appalling rioting that followed the shocking tragedy in Southport was very damaging for the trade which next month’s report will cover in detail. City Centre volumes were down -10.2% and opening hours were cut by -5.5% as outlets closed earlier and drinkers stayed away. Prior to this, both London and suburban areas saw volume growth in July with London +7.4% and suburbia up +4.3%.

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