Inflation trends in ecommerce UK

Omnichannel/E-commerce

What you’ll find inside

In this report, you’ll find exclusive analyses of 30 product categories taken from leading retailers such as Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Amazon, Waitrose, Morrisons, and Ocado. The report delves into inflation trends, highlighting the differences in price changes between brands and private labels, providing a comprehensive view of the UK ecommerce landscape.

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Inflation Trends

The report highlights that overall food prices increased by +3.9% in March 2024 compared to March 2023, with branded products experiencing a higher price increase (+4.0%) compared to private label items (+2.5%).

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Retailer Comparison

Among the retailers analyzed, Asda had the highest inflation rate at +8.4%, while Amazon experienced deflation at -10.4%, indicating varying inflation impacts across different retail platforms.

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Category-Specific Insights

The report provides detailed insights into price variations across 30 product categories, identifying significant inflation in categories such as Beer (+7.9%) and Deodorants & Fragrances (+7.7%), while categories like Frozen Spices & Herbs and Consumer Tissue experienced slight deflation.

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