Deflation continued in the flooring retail market in October, but the rate fell drastically.
The CPI inflation rate for carpets and floorcoverings was -1.3% in October, compared with -2.5% in September, according to ONS data.
The rate for carpets and rugs fell from -2.9% in September to -1% in October.
For smooths inflation of 0.2% in September became deflation of 1.9% in October. Smooths pricing has seen deflation for 10 of the past 12 months.
