Warm weather distracts consumers from high streets
Rate hike blamed for consumer inhibition
Household goods and non-store sales drive robust growth
Shoppers smaller shops for air conditioning
Most sectors report toughest trading conditions in years
Retail sales up 3.4% over figures from July 2005
Heatwave blamed for holding back retail recovery
Footfall figures still remain below 2005 levels
Consumers enjoying weather with family
Market expected to grow 186% over the next five years
