NEW YORK — As the number one week of the year for beer and whiskey demand approaches, prices for key St. Patrick’s Day party items have increased.
That’s according to ecommerce accelerator, Pattern.
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Beer, for example, is up 9% and Irish Whiskey is up 4%. On average, folks can expect to pay 4% more for their St. Patrick’s groceries.
Here is how prices for typical St. Patrick’s party items have fared year over year:
- Potatoes +2%
- Soda Bread +2%
- Gin +4%
- Irish Whiskey +4%
- Green Clothing +5%
- Beer +9%
- Corned Beef +12
