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UK Grocery Inflation Holds Steady Amid Changing Habits

8/20/2025

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UK grocery inflation is steady at 5.0% for the four weeks ending 10 August, down from 5.2% in July.
Branded goods sales rose by 6.1%, outpacing own-label sales at 4.1%, the largest gap since March 2024.
Casual and fast-food restaurant visits fell by 6% this summer, indicating changing consumer habits.
Lidl and Ocado are the fastest-growing grocers, each with a 10.7% sales increase over the past year.
Home cooks now spend three minutes less on evening meal preparation than in 2017, reflecting a trend towards convenience foods.

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Story summary

UK grocery inflation is steady at 5.0% for the four weeks ending 10 August, down from 5.2% in July.
Branded goods sales rose by 6.1%, outpacing own-label sales at 4.1%, the largest gap since March 2024.
Casual and fast-food restaurant visits fell by 6% this summer, indicating changing consumer habits.
Lidl and Ocado are the fastest-growing grocers, each with a 10.7% sales increase over the past year.
Home cooks now spend three minutes less on evening meal preparation than in 2017, reflecting a trend towards convenience foods.