Shop sales drop in July as rain dampens demand

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Retail sales fell by 1.2% in July after the wet weather hit clothing sales and the cost of living weighed on food shoppers.

The Office for National Statistics said it was a particularly bad month for supermarkets.

"The summer washout combined with the increased cost of living meant sluggish sales for both clothing and food," it said.

Department stores also reported falling demand for household goods.

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