UK grocery inflation edges higher over last month, says Worldpanel
Worldpanel by Numerator said higher prices cut into volumes as grocery sales rose just 2.0% and deal spending climbed 7% year on year.
- On Tuesday, market researcher Worldpanel by Numerator reported British grocery inflation rose to 2.3% year-on-year over the four weeks to Sept. 6, up from 2.1%, intensifying pressure on household budgets.
- Spending on promotional deals surged by £243 million, a 7% increase year-on-year, as households prioritized discounts over full-price purchases, which grew just 1.4%.
- Ocado led retailer growth with a 13.3% sales rise, while Marks & Spencer saw grocery sales climb 14.8% and Asda returned to growth at 0.1% over the 12 weeks to Sept. 6.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham has prioritized cost-of-living efforts, yet consumer spending headwinds will strengthen from October when most households face rising energy bills.
- The Food and Drink Federation industry body projects food price inflation could climb to nearly 4% by year-end and exceed 6% by mid-2027, driven by geopolitical pressures and the El Niño weather pattern.
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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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