UK Shop Prices Rise at Slowest Rate Since December
UK shop prices have recorded their smallest increase since December, according to data released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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UK shop prices have recorded their smallest increase since December, according to data released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Total UK footfall dropped 4.7% year on year, down from January’s 0.6% decrease, according to British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Sensormatic data.

British Retail Consortium figures indicate that UK shoppers returned to the high street in May, with footfall rising and consumer confidence improving, offering respite to retailers after a spending squeeze.
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has voiced concerns for the UK retail sector following the latest Spring Forecast, highlighting potential challenges ahead.

Shop price inflation is increasing as 'storm clouds loom' amid the Middle East crisis, with the British Retail Consortium noting a rise but no indication of reaching previous peaks. This comes as major food companies had already begun to halt price cuts, facing difficult decisions due to the threat of another inflation surge.

Overall shop price inflation in the UK eased slightly to 1.1% from 1.5% in January, though food costs are still 3.5% higher than a year ago, according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ.