U.K. Grocers Secretly Squeeze Customers as Brexit Bites

Supermarkets target price increases, holding line on staples
Discounters’ rise keeps retailers from passing on pound effect

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By Sam Chambers

April 11, 2017 at 4:00 AM UTC

Updated on

April 11, 2017 at 9:31 AM UTC

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U.K. grocers are finding creative ways of passing on Brexit-induced cost increases to consumers. If you’re shopping for candles or light bulbs, buyer beware.