Retailers warn inflation could hamper UK shoppers in run-up to Christmas

26/11/2024 00:01 The Guardian

British Retail Consortium figures come alongside data showing a fall in household disposable incomeShoppers’ ability to afford Christmas treats has been put under threat as retailers warned November could mark a turning point for inflation, with the recent fall in prices slowing amid increased fresh produce costs and fewer discounts on the shelves.Shop prices fell by 0.6% in November, compared with a fall of 0.8% in October, according to the latest report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and research firm NielsenIQ. The slowdown in deflation was driven by non-food goods and a slight increase in fresh food prices, including seafood. Continue reading...

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