In February, shop prices rebounded by 0.4% from the previous month
reversing January’s declinefood costs rose and seasonal discounts on electrical goods and furniture endedprices were still 0.7% lower year-on-year, unchanged from JanuaryWith inflation already at 3.0% in January and the Bank of England forecasting 3.7% by Q3, concerns persist over how much these rising costs will impact consumer prices. Food inflation climbed to 2.1% in February, with staples such as butter, cheese, eggs, and bread seeing increases, and global coffee prices expected to drive further rises. The BRC estimates food inflation could exceed 4% by mid-year and has urged the government to take action to ease the cost burden on retailers.
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