06.01.202600:01:00UTC+00UK BRC Shop Price Index Continues Upward Trend with Slight Increase to 0.7%

In the latest update on the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Shop Price Index, data released on 6 January 2026 shows a slight year-over-year increase of 0.7%. This marks a marginal rise from the previous rate of 0.6%, suggesting that the cost of retail goods in the UK is inching upward as the new year begins.

The Shop Price Index offers valuable insights into the movements in the price of retail goods compared to the same period in the previous year. The latest figures are indicative of gradual price pressures within the retail sector, though the increase remains modest.

Retailers and consumers alike are paying close attention to these shifts, as even slight changes can influence purchasing decisions and strategies. With economic conditions still volatile, the ongoing cost evaluations by the BRC continue to play a crucial role in understanding the trajectory of consumer goods prices in the UK market.