"Worldpanel by Numerator said grocery inflation continued to rise, increasing from 5.43pc in the previous 12-week period to 5.86pc in the 12 weeks to this month. Higher spending on promotional items was recorded for alcohol, frozen foods and household items. Worldpanel said this figure is based on over 30,000 identical products compared year-on-year in the proportions purchased by Irish shoppers and therefore represents the most authoritative figure currently available."
"Business development director at Worldpanel by Numerator, Emer Healy, said households have been enjoying the last of the summer sun, spending a €7.2m more on alcohol and an additional €1.3m on suncare. "Shoppers also indulged in other ways, spending an additional €8.9m on take-home soft drinks and chocolate. "With such busy calendars, it's clear that shoppers needed a bit of an energy boost with nearly €1m more spent on sports and energy drinks compared to the same time last year."
Grocery inflation increased from 5.43pc to 5.86pc in the latest 12-week period, nearing 6pc and adding pressure to household budgets. Irish shoppers spent €735m on promotional lines during the latest 12 weeks, a 9pc year-on-year increase. Worldpanel by Numerator separated from Kantar in June. The inflation measure is based on over 30,000 identical products compared year-on-year in the proportions purchased by Irish shoppers, providing a 'pure' inflation metric with shopping behaviour held constant. Supermarket spending rose due to festivals, concerts and the Galway Races, adding €68.2m, while take-home value sales rose 6.2% over four weeks to August 10, 2025. Households increased spending on alcohol, suncare, soft drinks, chocolate and energy drinks.
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