UK grocery inflation edges higher over last month, says Worldpanel
Worldpanel said grocery sales rose 2.0% as households bought less volume after inflation, with fresh fish and skincare leading the increases.
- On Tuesday, market researcher Worldpanel by Numerator reported British grocery price inflation increased to 2.3% over the four weeks to September 6, up from 2.1% in the previous month.
- Fierce supermarket competition and consumer resistance have kept inflation below earlier forecasts, though the Food and Drink Federation warned last week that food price inflation could climb to nearly 4% by year-end.
- Online supermarket Ocado saw 13.3% sales growth for the 30th consecutive month, while discounter Lidl increased market share to 8.7%; Asda returned to growth and Tesco sales rose 1.7% year-on-year.
- As the academic year began, average customer spending on school uniforms fell 12.4% to £54.53, while 44% of households prioritized low costs and spending on promotional deals surged £243 million, or 7% year-on-year.
- While Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has prioritized cost-of-living efforts, household financial strain may intensify starting in October when most UK families are expected to face higher energy bills.
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UK grocery inflation edges higher over last month, says Worldpanel
British grocery price inflation increased to 2.3% over the four weeks to September 6, market researcher Worldpanel by Numerator said on Tuesday, putting more pressure on households grappling with elevated living costs.
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