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Learn about the history, technology and business models of comparison shopping websites, which help shoppers filter and compare products based on price, features, reviews and other criteria. Find out the major websites and their regional focus in different markets.
PriceRunner is a Swedish company that operates a price comparison service in the UK and other countries. It was founded in 1999 and acquired by Klarna in 2022.
CPIH is the Consumer Prices Index including owner-occupiers' housing costs, which became the lead inflation index in UK official statistics in 2017. It measures the average price change of a basket of 700 goods and services, and excludes mortgage interest payments.
The Retail Price Index (RPI) is a monthly measure of inflation published by the Office for National Statistics in the UK. It is used for various purposes such as index-linked tax rises, rent increases and wage negotiations, but it is not considered a national statistic and has some methodological issues.
Learn about the history and current status of 17 supermarket chains operating in the UK, including market share, store count, brands and notes. Find out the differences between the big four, discounters, co-ops and other types of grocery retailers.
Uswitch is a UK-based website that helps consumers compare and switch providers for energy, finance, insurance, and communications. Founded in 2000, it is owned by Red Ventures and has over 250 employees.
Our Price was a high street chain of record stores in the UK and Ireland from 1971 to 2004. It was the first specialist music store to float on the London Stock Exchange and later sold to WH Smith and Virgin Group.
A price index is a statistic that compares the average price of a basket of goods or services in different periods or regions. Learn about the origins, uses and methods of price indexes, such as the consumer price index, the producer price index and the Lowe index.