UK grocery inflation slows for first time in six months amid rise in promotions
Kantar figures could be good news for government as food price rises have fuelled persistent UK inflationBusiness live – latest coverageGrocery inflation slowed in January – for the first time in six months – as retailers ramped up promotions to attract budget-conscious shoppers.The price of groceries increased by 3.3%, easing from 3.7% in December, as the costs of toilet roll and cat food fell but those of chocolate, butter and chilled juices rose, according to analysts at Kantar. Continue reading...
Kantar figures could be good news for government as food price rises have fuelled persistent UK inflation
Grocery inflation slowed in January – for the first time in six months – as retailers ramped up promotions to attract budget-conscious shoppers.
The price of groceries increased by 3.3%, easing from 3.7% in December, as the costs of toilet roll and cat food fell but those of chocolate, butter and chilled juices rose, according to analysts at Kantar. Continue reading...
