Homeware sales fell on the high street for the first time in 13 weeks.

According to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales fell 3.67% for the week ending 5 October 2025.

Homewares total LFLs slipped by -3.43% from a good base of +6.73% for the same week in 2024, signifying the category’s first negative result following thirteen consecutive positive weeks.

Store homewares sales fell by -2.05% from a positive base of +3.05%, marking the category’s second negative outcome in the past five weeks, while non-store sales for homewares dropped by -11.50% from a base of +9.18%, the category’s second consecutive negative outcome and its third in the past four weeks.

Total store LFL sales grew slightly by +0.52% from a base of +5.70% for the same week last year. Total non-store LFL sales sank by -7.33% from a positive base of +19.45% for the same week last year.

Commenting on the results, BDO said: “Total LFL sales remained in negative territory for a second consecutive week due to poor non-store sales outcomes across all retail segments.

“This notwithstanding, total in-store sales stayed positive for a tenth straight week due to good sales outcomes for lifestyle and fashion.

“The UK experienced mostly calm and dry autumn weather this week, with cooler temperatures, some early frosts, while many areas experienced strong winds caused by Storm Amy.

“The same week last year was characterised by unsettled weather, which included rain and strong winds.”

Overall footfall dropped by 1.3%, a decline mainly reflected in foot traffic on high streets (-2.2%) and in shopping centres (-1.9%). In contrast, retail parks saw a positive footfall outcome, a +1.2% increase.