Market Watch Snapshot July

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%.