With prices rising at the fastest rate in 40 years and household budgets coming under pressure, retailers are revamping loyalty programmes.
Inflation in America is far from dead – it is still running around four decade highs and no one knows where it will settle – but there are signs the pace at which it has been rising may now be moderating, bringing some relief to hard-pressed households.
The sharp rise in international online shopping during the pandemic contributed to revenues at the Irish arm of logistics giant DHL last year surging by 37pc to €143.19m.
