Inflation the main driver of changes to consumer behaviour in Ireland
Recent take-home grocery figures from retail analyst Kantar indicate that Irish supermarket sales fell by 7.3% in the 12 weeks to 20 March 2022 due to inflation, with shoppers spending €78.2 million less on take-home groceries. The statistics highlight the impact of spiraling costs, which is seeing supermarkets reducing special offers on their shelves in an attempt to offset rising prices. Sales of pasta and flour have soared since the…