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Cost Bite: What 4 years of inflation has done to prices

The ECB seems to think it's gotten inflation under control - but consumers are still counting the cost of it on a daily basis, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 13 Jul

UK grocery inflation hits highest level since Feb 2024

British grocery price inflation rose to 4.7% for the four weeks to June 15, its highest level since February last year, dealing another blow for low-income households, data from market researcher Kantar showed.

Business • 24 Jun

Buying an expensive coffee or adding a few high-end groceries into your weekly shop is all part of 'little treat' culture

Treat Yo' Self: Why 'little treats' are now big business

'Little treat' culture highlights the economic No Man's Land that young adults now find themselves in, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 22 Aug 24

Buying months' worth of goods can help you to cut your shopping bills - but you need to be careful with the deals that are on offer

Bulkamania: Can stocking up save you cash?

Bulk buying options are growing in Ireland but care needs to be taken to ensure you are actually saving money, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 22 Dec 22

Beyond Yellow Pack: The own brand grocery revival

Own brand goods were once the butt of the joke of Irish groceries, but improved quality and challenging times have seen consumers here embrace these cut-price alternatives, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 29 Oct 22

The price of the basics is much the same, but branded goods and alcohol appears to be much cheaper in Northern Ireland

Cheap trips: Can cross-border shopping save you money?

Rising consumer prices may lead some shoppers north in search of bargains, but it's not the guaranteed money-saver it may have been in the past, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 18 Sep 22

46% of shoppers said discount offers such as "buy one get one free" and "three for two" lead them to spend more than they planned

Shoppers overspending by chasing supermarket discounts

Half of Irish shoppers are overspending, shopping more frequently or buying what they don't need - just to qualify for supermarket money-off vouchers.

Business • 02 Aug 22

Shoppers spent €579,000 extra on chilled burgers and grilling meats as they made the most of summer dining

Grocery market declines 3.9% as indoor dining resumes

The Irish grocery market declined by 3.9% during the 12 weeks to August 8, as life continued to edge back to normal and indoor dining in restaurants, pubs and cafés returned for people who are double vaccinated.

Business • 23 Aug 21

Over 400 products from Aldi's range can be ordered through Deliveroo's on-demand delivery service

Aldi and Deliveroo announce free delivery on groceries

Aldi and Deliveroo have teamed up to make the delivery of Aldi groceries free from today to February 11 as the Government calls on people to stay at home amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Business • 14 Jan 21

Grocery sales rise at fastest rate in 15 years

Take-home grocery sales experienced the fastest rate of growth in 15 years over the past 12 weeks, jumping by a quarter, according to new data from Kantar.

Business • 02 Jun 20

Tesco saw its UK sales rise by 12.7% in the 12 weeks to May 17

UK lockdown sees fastest grocery growth in 25 years

UK grocery sales rose by 14.3% during the 12 weeks to May 17, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994, as Britons adapted to the national lockdown, data from market researcher Kantar showed today.

Business • 27 May 20

Consumers are now spending 30% more on groceries since Covid-19 started to impact Ireland

Over 65s record biggest drop in spending - AIB

New research from AIB shows that over 65s have recorded the biggest drop in spending as they adhere to government advice to stay at home, with spending down 27% among this age group.

Business • 01 May 20

In total sales of drink reached €49.3m in the week to the end of 12 April

Big jump in alcohol sales recorded over Easter

Sales of alcohol in off-licences and supermarkets in Ireland jumped by 44% over the Easter period according to new data from Nielsen.

Business • 25 Apr 20

Nielsen’s Global Retail-Growth Strategies Survey on grocery shopping habits polled over 30,000 respondents in 61 countries

Supermarket choice not just driven by low prices

A new survey shows that product availability and quality are the most influential factors when it comes to where Irish shoppers choose to buy their groceries from.

Business • 01 Jul 16

Sales at stores open over a year fell 2.1% in Sainsbury's first fiscal quarter

Sainsbury's sales fall for sixth quarter in a row

British supermarket Sainsbury's today posted a sixth quarter of declining underlying sales in a row as deflation continued to weigh on the business.

Business • 10 Jun 15

Sales at Sainsbury's stores open over a year fell 1.7%, excluding fuel, in the 14 weeks to January 3

Cautious outlook stifles Sainsbury's cheer

Strong demand for premium foods and clothing helped British grocer J Sainsbury to beat Christmas sales forecasts.

Business • 07 Jan 15

New Retail Ireland survey on Irish shopping habits published

Despite growing optimism consumers still cautious

Irish consumers are generally optimistic about their prospects but remain cautious, according to a study of people's shopping habits carried out for Retail Ireland.

Business • 15 Sep 14

Recovery in the UK housing market led to a strong month for homewares and furniture businesses

UK sales growth best since March 2010

Constant rain failed to put off shoppers last month as UK retail industry figures today pointed to the strongest sales growth since March 2010.

Business • 11 Feb 14

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