LONDON -- I strongly believe that shares in Associated British Foods should continue their relentless march higher, as the company's products offer the perfect panacea for customers looking for bargains in challenging financial times. With the Bank of England warning this week that inflation is likely to remain above its 2% target until 2016, reduced spending power should keep demand for ABF's suite of budget goods firmly on the burner. Primark powering higher ABF's interims released last month showed group revenues up 10% during the 16 weeks to Jan. 5, fueled by the group's Primark budget clothes chain where turnover leapt by a quarter. Excellent like-for-like sales growth, a chunky rise in new retail space, and better sales densities within new, larger stores all helped to drive revenue skyward.