UK homeware sales have declined for a second consecutive week, highlighting continued pressure on the category despite broader retail growth. According to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, homewares recorded a like-for-like (LFL) drop of 2.7% for the week ending 15 March 2026, reversing gains seen in the same period last year.
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The decline comes even as total retail LFL sales increased by 3.46%, supported by growth across both physical stores and online channels. In-store homeware sales rose modestly by 2%, while non-store sales increased by 1.55%, suggesting that the overall category weakness is driven by softer underlying demand rather than channel performance.
Footfall trends were mixed, with shopping centres and retail parks seeing increases, while high street traffic slipped slightly. Changing weather conditions during the week, ranging from mild to colder and wetter spells, also influenced consumer behaviour.
The figures point to ongoing challenges for homeware retailers, as discretionary spending remains cautious despite signs of resilience in the wider retail sector.
Source: www.bigfurnituregroup.com
