Retail sales in May partly recover after DIY boost

Retail sales in May partly recover after DIY boost

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UK retail sales partly recovered in May, driven by DIY stores and garden centres reopening amid the lockdown.

The amount of goods sold last month increased by 12%, in comparison with record falls seen in April, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Sales were boosted by a 42% rise at household goods stores, such as hardware, furniture and paint shops.

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