Track the changing prices of everyday goods.

February Grocery, Health & Beauty and Household product inflation rates remain elevated, though the rate of increase slightly leveled off from 2022 highs. 

Highlights for the four week period ending March 5, 2023:

• Grocery prices were up 7.8% vs. YA– down from prior weeks– with beverages and snacks outpacing total grocery.
• Health & beauty price increases have slowed down from 2022 highs, but saw a spike to 10.8% vs. YA, driven by Skin Care and Hair products.
• Prices for household items were up 10.2% vs. YA driven by air fresheners & household cleaners.

Since February 2022, the dollar channel has seen the highest rate of inflation among tracked channels. The club channel has seen the lowest levels of grocery inflation overall throughout the year, but online is now slowing down the most as it laps over record highs in 2021.

All consumer groups are experiencing inflation, but urban high income households are seeing the lowest levels compared to other consumer groups, while rural low income shoppers are experiencing higher levels.