The rate of grocery price rises has shot up and is now running at close to 7pc, according to new figures from supermarket analysts Worldpanel by Numerator. Grocery inflation rose to 6.82pc, up from 6.25pc over the 12 weeks to near the end of January. Grocery sales in Ireland rose by 5pc in the four weeks to 25 January. But they bought 2pc fewer packs year on year, highlighting continued caution among Irish consumers as grocery inflation rose, the supermarket analysts said. Lidl was once again the fastest-growing grocer, with its value growth at 12.2pc and holding 13.2pc of the market.

Source: Irish Independent February 09, 2026 19:26 UTC