Track the changing prices of everyday goods.
Numerator’s Canadian Price Pulse leverages verified purchase data to track observed changes in the prices consumers are paying for everyday goods. Updated weekly, it provides the most timely look at rising prices available in the Canadian market, with channel-specific views and added cuts for consumer demographic segments including ethnicity, generation and income level.
Last Updated: 7/25/2024
Grocery and Household inflation remain below 2023 levels
Week-over-week, the rates of Household, Health & Beauty, and Grocery sector inflation increased. Pet inflation is currently flat year-over-year.
Highlights for the four week period ending July 7:
- Grocery prices are down 1.17% vs. YA, an increase compared to the prior week.
- Health & beauty prices were up 5.00% vs. YA, an increase from the prior week.
- Prices for household items were down 1.07% vs. YA, an increase from the prior week.
- Pet prices were up 3.19% vs. YA, a minor decrease vs. the prior week.
Inflation is converging across retail channels
Online and Gas & Convenience grocery inflation have increased slightly week-over-week, but remain steady compared to prior weeks’ fluctuations.
Gen Z grocery inflation continues to decline
Grocery inflation is on the rise for all generations except for Gen Z. All income levels are experiencing an increase in grocery inflation, and most consumer ethnic groups are doing the same.