(Alliance News) - Shop prices in the UK continued their downward trajectory in January, albeit at a slower pace than in December, a survey on Tuesday showed.
According to the BRC-Nielson Shop Price Index, shop price deflation was 0.7% in January compared to the same month last year, slowing down slightly from the 1.0% seen in December.
Non-food followed the trend, remaining in deflation for the first month of the year at 1.8% and slowing from 2.4% in the preceding month.
Food inflation eased to 1.6% in January from 1.8% in December, with the survey noting "the annual rate has eased considerably since the start of 2024".
Survey data covered the period from January 1 to January 7.
BRC Chief Executive Helen Dickinson commented: "While overall prices fell in January, the pace of shop price deflation eased. Extensive January sales was good news for bargain hunters, with non-food products showing significant discounts, particularly for furniture and fashion, but less good news for retailers needing to shift excess stock."
"Price cuts and deflation may not last much longer as retailers will soon feel the full impact of GBP7b of new costs announced at the last budget. Higher employer NICs, increased national living wage, and a new packaging levy mean that prices are expected to rise across the board. "
By Christopher Ward, Alliance News reporter
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