Homeware sales on the UK high street rose for a sixth consecutive week, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker for the week ending 15 February 2026. Total like-for-like (LFL) sales increased by 2.05%, with homewares leading growth at +3.90% compared to the previous week's +9.92%.
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While in-store homeware sales declined by -7.00% year-on-year, non-store sales grew by +14.20% from a base of +0.44% last year. Overall, total store LFL sales rose +2.44%, and non-store LFL sales grew +1.67%, reflecting a mixed but positive retail performance.
BDO highlighted that all major categories saw growth: lifestyle +0.81%, fashion +2.63%, and homewares +3.90%, despite widespread wet weather causing flooding risks. Footfall improved by +1.2%, driven by retail parks (+2.3%), shopping centres (+1.7%), and high streets (+0.3%).
The figures indicate sustained consumer demand for homeware, with strong online sales offsetting softer in-store performance. Retailers are benefiting from stable footfall and category growth, suggesting resilience in the sector amid challenging weather conditions.
Source: www.bigfurnituregroup.com
