Homeware sales fell again on the high street, marking three consecutive weeks of decline.

According to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales fell 7.43% for the week ending 9 March 2025.

Homewares total LFLs sank by -17.92% from a negative base of -14.12% for the same week in 2024. Store homewares sales tumbled -22.37% from a base of +10.28% for the same week last year.

This week’s homewares total and store sales results represent the third consecutive negative outcome for both categories.

Total store LFL sales tumbled -9.00% from a negative base of +7.40% for the same week in 2024. Total non-store LFL sales grew by +3.26% from a base of -8.03% for the same week last year.

Commenting on the results, BDO said: “Retail sales in brick-and-mortar venues dropped across all retail segments, although this week’s LFL results compare to positive base outcomes for last year.

“Although the result for total non-store LFL sales returned to growth this week, it was not enough to boost total LFL sales into positive territory.

“This week enjoyed calm and dry conditions with the weekend seeing glorious weather as temperatures climbed into double digits.

“The same last year experienced unsettled weather alongside wintry and snowy conditions in some parts of the UK.”

Overall footfall saw a growth of +1.0% this week, which was chiefly driven by a good footfall result on the high street (+3.4%). Retail park footfall saw a modest increase of +0.3%, while shopping centres witnessed a decline of -3.1%.