Homeware sales on the high street delivered another month of double-digit growth as overall sales increased.
According to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose +3.18% for the week ending 9 August 2026.
Homewares total LFLs surged ahead and grew by +27.67% (adjusted) this week, from a positive (adjusted) base of +25.60% for the same week last year.
Store homewares sales increased by +18.45% this week, compared to +20.22% for the same week last year. Non-store homewares sales increased by +48.00% this week, compared to +15.70% for the same week last year
Total store LFL sales remained bullish, growing for six consecutive weeks, and increased by +4.27% this week, compared to a positive base of +7.03% for the same week last year. Total non-store LFL sales increased by +4.76% this week, compared to a positive base of +3.38% for the same week last year.
Commenting on the results, BDO said: “Total like-for-like (LFL) sales remain resilient and increased by +3.18% this week, marking eight weeks of consecutive growth, compared to a positive base of +4.23% for the same week last year.
“However, the growth in total like-for-like (LFL) sales this week was once again largely driven by Homewares sales.
“This week saw cooler, wetter conditions in Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland and north-east England, while southern and eastern England were generally drier with temperatures in the low-to-mid 20s.”
Springboard data showed overall footfall increased by +2.1% this week, driven by retail parks footfall which increased by +4.1%, followed by shopping centre footfall (+2.7%), and high street footfall (+0.8%).
