With the British economy facing growing uncertainty, the industry lobby group said the rise was the weakest since its records began in 1995. UK retailers have seen the worst July since records began in 1995 . Data from KPMG , compiled by KPMG , shows total sales increased 0.3% this July , compared with 1.6% last year . Average growth in sales in the UK over the last 12 months was 1.6% , the lowest on record, and eight years and July have likewise produced record-lows. This marks the worst period for the high street in 1995 .
UK retailers have seen the worst July since records began in 1995 . Data from KPMG , compiled by KPMG , shows total sales increased 0.3% this July , compared with 1.6% last year . Average growth in sales in the UK over the last 12 months was 1.6% , the lowest on record, and eight years and July have likewise produced record-lows. This marks the worst period for the high street in 1995 .