Department store John Lewis said its online sales recovered as Britons got used to the hot weather conditions and consumers responded to summer clothing promotions.
Sales through Johnlewis.com increased 8.9 per cent in the week to July 20. That compared to the previous week where sales growth almost ground to a halt, by John Lewis' standards at least, with a rise of 3.2 per cent.
Online sales in the 25 weeks to the same day increased 16.9 per cent.
The store said it womenswear and electricals led the rally with a notable interest in branded fashions and promoted items, it said.
Total sales at the department store business fell for the second week in a row. But the drop of 1.2 per cent was less dramatic than the 8.7 per cent decline the previous week.
Total sales in the 25 weeks have increased 6.3 per cent. Total sales at sister chain Waitrose, including petrol, increased 11.8 per cent in the week to July 20 and 8.9 per cent in the 25 week period to the same day.
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