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How is inflation impacting retail?

How is inflation impacting retail?

Written by

Abbie Dawson

Published

May 19, 2022

Category

Latest research

As UK inflation hits a 40 year high of 9%, it’s not too surprising to see headlines on the cost of living crisis starting to impact consumer spend.

That said, a recent piece of research by Barclaycard, whilst having evidence of a slow down in some quarters, still found some positive trends.

Shopping at supermarkets and food and drink specialist stores grew 15.9% and 76% respectively, compared to the same period three years ago.1

Also, fashion and clothing saw a 12.6% uplift, higher than last month’s 10.1%, while department stores returned to growth at 1.3% after seven months of decline, and pharmacy, health, and beauty stores also saw an improvement of 20.2% from 18.8% last month.1

And there are other positive signs of growth around if you look about. UK-based DIY retailer Screwfix has announced plans to open 80 stores across the UK and Ireland by the end of January next year, taking their store portfolio to 870, with the retailer due to open its 800th store next month.2

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References:

1Retail Sector; ‘Cost of living crisis begins to hamper consumer spending’. 12th May 2022. https://www.retailsector.co.uk/628669-cost-of-living-crisis-begins-to-hamper-consumer-spending/

2Retail Insight Network; ‘Screwfix to open 80 stores in UK and Ireland by end of January’. 16th May 2022. https://www.retail-insight-network.com/news/screwfix-uk-ireland-stores/

How is inflation impacting retail?

Abbie Dawson

Marketing Executive at Startle. It's my job to manage marketing, making sure to spread the word of Startle to as many brands as possible. When I'm not working, you'll find me vinyl shopping to add to my collection or working out at the gym (usually making enemies with a punching bag).

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