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Shop price inflation slows as retailers ramp up promotions to drive demand

Shop prices overall were 1.4% up on a year ago, down from August’s growth of 1.5%, according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ.

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Price rises gather pace in UK shops amid higher energy costs

In-store inflation rises to an annual 1.5% in August, according to a survey for the British Retail Consortium

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Hey AI, what should I buy? India's shoppers have a new shopping buddy

Indian shoppers increasingly use AI tools for product discovery and purchasing decisions. Many consumers are comfortable with AI-powered recommendations and future household shopping assistance. Quick commerce adoption is high, with many willing to pay for faster deliveries. Gen Z is projected to become India's largest spending consumer group by 2030.…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Price rises in UK shops slow as retailers apply heavy discounts to lure shoppers

Shop price inflation rose by 1% year-on-year in April, slowing from 1.2% in March, the BRC says

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

2 Tech Stock Analysts Believe Can Bounce 70% or More Over the Next 12 Months

These two beaten-down tech names with powerful AI backbones could be setting up for a dramatic comeback.

Barchart · Apr 23

7-Eleven Closing Stores: Convenience Giant to Shut 600+ Outlets, Swap 'Dusty Shelves' for Miso Ramen

7‑Eleven is closing more than 600 stores in 2026 as it pivots towards larger, 'food‑forward' outlets serving everything from egg sandwiches to miso ramen.

International Business Times UK · Apr 14

Shop price inflation increases as ‘storm clouds loom’ amid Middle East crisis

Inflation will rise, although there are “no indications” it will reach the peaks of the last spike in April 2023, the British Retail Consortium said

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Shop price inflation eases but food costs still 3.5% up on a year ago

Overall shop inflation fell slightly to 1.1% from January’s 1.5%, according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ.

Evening Standard · Mar 3

Shop price inflation defies expectations to jump in January

Shop inflation overall was 1.5% higher than a year earlier – a significant increase on December’s 0.7%, according to the BRC and NIQ.

Evening Standard · Jan 27

Shop prices jump more than expected with beef and fish costs blamed on National Insurance rises

Shop inflation overall was 1.5% higher than a year earlier

The Independent UK · Jan 27