Grocery price inflation slows sharply as hot weather drives ‘picky bits’ sales

Holly Williams, Press Association Business Editor Grocery price inflation has fallen back sharply to its lowest level for nearly two years as shoppers increasingly turned to chilled finger foods in the summer heatwaves, according to new figures. Supermarket prices rose by 2.1% in the four weeks to August 9, down signif

Youth unemployment down to 16.2% but remains at high level; Brent crude climbs above $91 a barrel as US-Iran ceasefire ends The retail billionaire Mike Ashley has given the latest indication that his summer shopping spree may be far from over, after he increased his stake in luxury giant Hugo Boss to nearly half. As

Of the major chains, Sainsbury’s was the strongest performer, with sales rising 3.5 per cent

Supermarket prices rose by 2.1% in the four weeks to August 9, down significantly on the 2.6% the month before and the lowest rate since October 2024.

Supermarket prices rose by 2.1% in the four weeks to August 9, down significantly on the 2.6% the month before and the lowest rate since October 2024.