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The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Jul 13, 11:01 PM
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Heatwave and World Cup shape spending figures for June
Total retail sales across the UK were up 1.9% year on year in June, boosted significantly by a 5.1% increase in online sales, figures show.
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What happened Heatwave and World Cup shape spending figures for June.
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The IndependentNews report · Jul 13, 11:01 PM
Heatwave and World Cup shape spending figures for June
Total retail sales across the UK were up 1.9% year on year in June, boosted significantly by a 5.1% increase in online sales, figures show.
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