Homeware sales fell on the high street, ending three consecutive weeks of positive growth.

According to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker, total like-for-like (LFL) sales rose 5.25% for the week ending 2 November 2025.

Homewares total LFLs dipped by -1.95% from a base of +2.51% for the same week last year, indicating the category’s first negative outcome after three straight positive weeks.

Store homewares sales declined by -6.90% from a base of +6.61, symbolisingthe category’s second negative outcome in the past five weeks, while non-store sales for homewares remained within positive territory for a second consecutive week, increasing by +4.10% from a base of -1.88%.

Total store LFL sales rose by +3.35% from a base of +1.26% for the same week last year. Total non-store LFL sales climbed by +8.30%, offsetting a weak base of -5.54% for the same week last year.

Commenting on the results, BDO said: “While both store and non-store results were good this week, total LFL sales growth was particularly boosted by healthy online sales recorded across all segments, especially for fashion.

“Non-store lifestyle returned to growth this week following five straight weeks of negative outcomes. The UK experienced cloudy spells, scattered showers, and breezy conditions this week, weather patterns consistent with late October.

“During the same week, the UK witnessed unsettled conditions with frequent cloud cover, scattered rain showers, and occasional breezy spells.”

Overall footfall reduced by -1.4% year-on-year, a drop chiefly driven by a fall in high street results (-4.7%). In contrast, footfall results for shopping centres and retail parks both increased by +2.1% respectively.