Inflation jumps as new costs hit retailers

Inflation rises as new costs impact retailers

April has seen a rise in inflation as a knock-on effect of the increased staffing costs hitting retailers. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.5% in the 12 months to April 2025, up from 2.6% in the 12 months to March, while food inflation jumped to 3.4%, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.  Kris Hamer, Director of Insight at the British Retail Consortium, said: “Headline inflation accelerated in April as ad…

Inflation jumps as new costs hit retailers

Inflation rises as new costs hit retailers

The latest CPI inflation figures show headline inflation rising to 3.5% and food inflation rising to 3.4%. On a monthly basis, food and non-alcoholic beverages prices rose by 0.7% in April 2025, up from 0.3% a year before. Kris Hamer, director of insight at the… This story continues at Inflation rises as new costs hit retailers Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail