UK grocery inflation slows for first time in six months amid rise in promotions
by Sarah Butler from World news | The Guardian on (#6V1JG)
Kantar figures could be good news for government as food price rises have fuelled persistent UK inflation
Grocery inflation slowed in January - for the first time in six months - as retailers ramped up promotions to attract budget-conscious shoppers.
The price of groceries increased by 3.3%, easing from 3.7% in December, as the costs of toilet roll and cat food fell but those of chocolate, butter and chilled juices rose, according to analysts at Kantar.
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