UK retail sales unexpectedly rise in August, backed by recovery in department stores, non-store retailers

UK August retail sales +0.5% vs -0.2% m/m expected Prior -0.5% UK August retail sales +2.4% vs +1.9% y/y expected Prior +1.6%; revised to +1.2% UK August retail sales (ex autos, fuel) +0.6% vs -0.2% m/m expected Prior -0.9% UK August retail sales (ex autos, fuel) +2.7% vs +1.9%…