Homeware sales maintained positive on the high street for a second straight week.
According to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose 4.68% for the week ending 8 June 2025.
Homewares total LFLs rose by +1.29% from a negative base of -0.12% for the same week last year, denoting the category’s second consecutive positive result.
Store homewares sales dipped by -3.11% from a solid base of +13.95% for the same week last year, representing the category’s first negative result following two weeks of positive outcomes.
Total in-store LFL sales grew by +3.32% from a base of +5.39% for the same week last year. Total non-store LFL sales climbed by +4.45% from a base of +6.56% for the same week last year, signifying the channel’s sixth consecutive positive outcome.
Commenting on the results, BDO said: “Retail sales saw a boost in bricks-and-mortar venues as well as online channels. Strong online sales for fashion helped sustain the category’s overall results, while homewares saw strong in-store sales but weaker online outcomes.
“The weather this week was fairly dry but a bit colder with clouds and spells of rain in some areas although temperatures generally did not drop below the teens. The corresponding week last year saw mild to high temperatures with bright and sunny spells across the country.”
Overall footfall saw a drop of -1.1% compared to the corresponding week last year. While footfall declined by -2.1% on the high streets and by -1.0% in shopping centres, it slightly increased by +1.0% in retail parks.
