Richard Lowe, Head of Retail & Wholesale at Barclays, comments on on today's ONS Retail Sales figures.

"More heartening news for the retail sector as sales continued their steady year-on-year growth in August. As retailers return after their summer holidays, all eyes will now be on their autumn and winter collections. Whilst the warm September weather we're seeing across the UK is good news for most of us, retailers could face a slower than expected start to sales of new ranges as consumers may not be quite ready to pack away their summer wardrobes."

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