Navigating Inflation: Price and Availability Tracker
Monitor the impact of inflation on discretionary and essential products across 10 countries. Visualise, compare and track changes in product price and availability. See how e-commerce data can support your business strategy. Watch a demonstration of how to use the tracker.
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