Primark owner ABF set to reveal consumer demand amid cost crunch
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Primark owner Associated British Foods is set to shed light on how consumer demand has fared over the summer and how costs have fluctuated across its wide range of divisions in retail and grocery. Bosses said it is in line to see a figure “moderately ahead” of this, with analysts predicting it will post a profit of £1.47 billion, with this set to increase further next year. Spending on food and drink has remained robust over the past year, according to industry data, and price rises have helped to drive sales growth since last year.