Estimated total chain retail sales in the UK by channel 2016-2026
Over the time period between 2016 and 2021, total chain retail sales in the United Kingdom (UK) increased continuously, amounting to an estimated value of 425 billion British pounds in 2021. In that year, e-commerce sales constituted approximately a third of the total chain retail sales. According to the forecast, the positive growth in retail sales will continue over the next five years. Overall, total retail sales (store-based and online) is projected to reach 542 billion British pounds by 2026.