High street like-for-like sales extend growth streak to five weeks

UK high street retailers recorded their fifth consecutive week of like-for-like sales growth, according to data from the latest High Street Sales Tracker published by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. Total like-for-like (LFL), sales grew by 1.75 percent for the week ending July 19, 2026, compared to a positive base of 2.30 percent during the same week in 2025.