US Inflation
US Apparel Prices Outpace Overall Inflation Again
US apparel prices rose 3.6% year-on-year in August 2026, exceeding headline inflation for a seventh straight month, while clothing store sales grew 4.1% in current dollars.
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US Inflation
US apparel prices rose 3.6% year-on-year in August 2026, exceeding headline inflation for a seventh straight month, while clothing store sales grew 4.1% in current dollars.
Dutch Inflation
Dutch clothing and footwear inflation rose 1.1% in August, while online fashion turnover grew 6.1%. Explore the latest CBS data on consumer prices and retail.
UK Inflation
UK clothing and footwear prices rose just 0.2% in August 2026, far below headline CPI of 3.1%. Retail sales volumes grew and consumer confidence hit a two-year high.