UK grocery inflation eases further, says Worldpanel
Worldpanel by Numerator said 31.3% of UK grocery sales included a deal as supermarkets competed to keep shoppers from paying more.
- On Tuesday, market researcher Worldpanel by Numerator reported British grocery inflation eased to 2.1% in the four weeks to August 9, marking the lowest rate since October 2024.
- Fierce supermarket competition, consumer resistance to price hikes, and improved supplier hedging kept food inflation below earlier forecasts, down from 2.6% the previous month.
- Shoppers stocking up for the heat boosted sales of sun cream 58.4% and frozen fruit 48.1%, while ice cream and sorbet sales surged 26.1%, Sally Ball, business unit director at Worldpanel by Numerator, said.
- With 31.3% of purchases including a discount—the highest level this year—households kept bills down as average grocery spending fell to £410, a £14.24 decrease.
- Among retailers, online grocer Ocado enjoyed the fastest growth with a 13.1% sales increase, while Sainsbury's rose 3.5% and Lidl gained market share to 8.8% in the 12 weeks to August 9.
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UK grocery inflation eases further, says Worldpanel
British grocery price inflation eased to its lowest level since October 2024 in August, market researcher Worldpanel by Numerator said on Tuesday, offering more respite to households grappling with elevated living costs.
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