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UK Shop Price Growth Back To Normal, According To Retailers

Prices in UK shops rose at their slowest pace in two and a half years this month according to the British Retail Consortium.

Grocery inflation in the UK fell for the 15th month in a row in May to reach 2.4% – its lowest level since October 2021, according to Kantar.

UK shoppers spent a total of £50.2 billion on FMCG products in the first quarter of 2024, according to data published by NIQ last week.

Asda has reported that its underlying sales rose 1.4% in the first quarter, marking a slowdown from a growth of 2.2% in the previous quarter.

Primeline Group has announced the creation of 400 jobs when it opens its €50 million distribution hub in Ashbourne.

Walgreens Boots Alliance is currently seeking a buyer for its UK-based Boots chain as it tries to separate the units.

A new study has found that a majority of FMCG brands plan to stop using plastic packaging, but the timeframe for change remains significant.

Nespresso has announced a partnership with social enterprise Change Please, which aims to end homelessness in Ireland and the UK.

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