Episode # 21 - CPI Pressure & Pricing Power - July Trading Unpacked

About this episode

Wayne Rigney analyzes July's trading results and the impact of CPI on retail performance.

In Episode 21 of The Retail Scoreboard , Wayne Rigney – Co-Founder of the Retail Score – breaks down July's trading results and takes a forensic look at the role CPI is playing in shaping retail performance. From average transaction value to actual sale price, discounting strategies, and consumer sensitivity, Wayne uses anonymised data from 100+ leading retailers to reveal how inflationary pressure is impacting a number of KPI's and behaviour across the sector. You'll also hear insights on: Variation in price movement by category Whether discounting is driving sales or damaging value Early signals heading into peak season Access the full Retail Score Index and explore the trends shaping FY26: 👉 www.theretailscore.com

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Rigney

Topics covered

• CPI pressure
• pricing power
• retail performance
• inflation impact
• discounting strategies
• consumer sensitivity
• trading results

Keywords

• CPI
• retail
• inflation
• KPI
• discounting
• consumer behavior
• trading results
• price movement
• peak season

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Organizations: the Retail Score, Retail Score Index, 100+ leading retailers

Places: FY26

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