Retail sales stagnant in October

Retail sales were stagnant in October, according to official figures released today..

Retail sales were stagnant in October, according to official figures released today..

The Office for National Statistics said sales in the High Street were the same as September and 3.8% higher than the same time last year.

The City had been expecting a fall of 0.4% on the month and a rise of 3.7% for the year.