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Grocery prices increased by 2.3% year-over-year in August according to data from Worldpanel by Numerator, reflecting a rise from July’s rate of 2.1%. This inflation has led families to adjust their spending habits; for instance, back-to-school spending on uniforms dropped by 12.4%, with parents seeking discounts and second-hand items. Additionally, there was a decrease in overall supermarket visits by 18 million trips compared to the July peak. Fraser McKevitt from Worldpanel highlighted that while grocery inflation has risen modestly, it remains lower than earlier this year, providing some financial relief for consumers who are focusing on value and cost management during back-to-school season.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-15,
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In August, grocery prices in England rose by 2.3% compared to the previous year, reversing a slight decline to 2.1% in July, according to data from Worldpanel by Numerator. As families adjusted their spending due to rising living costs, average customer spending on school uniforms dropped by 12.4% to £54.53 compared to August of the previous year. Shoppers also cut down on supermarket visits, making 18 million fewer trips in September than at the peak of July. Fraser McKevitt from Worldpanel noted that while grocery inflation has increased modestly, it is still below earlier-year levels. For back-to-school shopping, over 40% of households are prioritizing cost-saving measures even if it means compromising on quality, highlighting financial strain as families return to school routines.
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Grocery price inflation sped up in August amid signs that the cost of living is altering household spending choices, figures show.
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Supermarket prices are now 2.3% higher than a year ago following August’s drop to 2.1%, data from Worldpanel by Numerator shows.
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As the academic year began, average customer spending on school uniform fell 12.4% to £54.53 on the same period last year as households turned to promotions and second-hand items to manage budgets.
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Overall, shoppers made 18 million fewer supermarket trips to the grocers in September than at the July peak of 497 million.
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Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Worldpanel, said: “The end of the summer holidays typically brings a cooling in trip frequency and a pivot towards priority purchases, and this year is no exception.
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“While grocery inflation ticked up modestly last month, it remains significantly lower than the levels we saw earlier in the year, giving households some welcome breathing room.”
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He added: “Value is the watchword for parents this back-to-school season.
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“More than four in 10 households (44%) are now prioritising keeping costs low above all else when it comes to buying uniform, even if that means compromising slightly on quality, while a third (33%) are still looking to strike a balance between the two.
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“It’s a clear sign that, for many families, the return to school is landing at a difficult time financially, and retailers who can offer reassurance on price without compromising on quality will stand in good stead.
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Sandwiches featured in more than half of all children’s lunchboxes, and the number of households with children buying loaves of bread rose by more than half a million in the seven days to September 6 compared with the previous week.
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The number of households buying satsumas and cucumbers also surged, by 29% and 21% respectively, in the final week before term time.
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Across all grocery items, spending on deals rose by £243 million, or 7% year on year, significantly outstripping full-price sales growth of just 1.4%.
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The Leeds-based retailer now holds a market share of 11.5%, with a higher share of 16% in the north of England, and it is outperforming the market in categories such as hot drinks, ice cream and chilled poultry.
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