All Cost of living crisis articles – Page 36
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Comment & OpinionThe growth of private label is about more than cost savings
Sixty per cent of shoppers in Europe now think private labels are as good as national brands, says Steph Cullen, head of UK CPG, Circana
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Comment & OpinionHow the north-south divide is playing out in cost of living crisis
Real household inflation is not equal across the UK when weighted for the proportion of household spend, says Steph Cullen, head of UK CPG at Circana
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NewsRichmond meat-free lineup hit by shrinkflation
The prices of sausage and bacon alternatives have increased by up to 25% per gram after the brand reduced pack sizes
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NewsSuperdrug cuts own-brand Solait suncare prices by 20%
The price reduction comes as the government faces calls to remove VAT on high-factor sunscreens to make them more accessible in the cost of living crisis
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NewsGovernment declared ‘not fit for purpose’ over price cap plan
Supermarket and supplier bosses are understood to be fuming over the plans, which were leaked to the Daily Telegraph at the weekend
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NewsCity snapshot: B&M boosted by price-conscious shoppers
Revenues at B&M have jumped 6.6% to £5bn as cost-conscious shoppers turned to discounters to help manage the cost-of-living crisis. Plus, the latest NIQ supermarket till roll data, and trading updates from WH Smith and Bakkavor.
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Comment & OpinionAre ‘clumsy, meaningless’ food price cap proposals any more than a PR stunt?
Industry players fear the implications have not been fully thought through
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NewsIceland launches half-term savings campaign
The initiative will run until 6 June and give customers access to a range of discounts
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Comment & OpinionSuppliers are the latest scapegoat for high food prices. Let’s bust this myth now
The government is attempting to put blame somewhere in its complete naivety of how fmcg supply works, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsMeatless Farm hires Kroll to save its plant-based skin
The Leeds-headquartered business has hired advisors at the restructuring and insolvency specialist to run an early options process in a bid to save the brand
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NewsSupermarket bosses vow to fight government price caps
Retail leaders have described plans for a voluntary system of price caps on basic foods as ‘meaningless and ineffective’
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NewsThe Jolly Hog unveils first rebrand and OOH advertising
The Bristol-based business has updated its branding to promote its high-welfare and product quality credentials
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NewsSainsbury’s cuts prices of core own-label dairy lines
The retailer has said it will be cutting prices by up to 60% on more than 40 own-label products including hard and soft cheeses, yoghurts and cream
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NewsSoft drink suppliers pull support for 2024 Scottish DRS launch
BSDA says only sensible move now is for a UK-wide deposit return scheme to be delayed until at least October 2025
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NewsSainsbury’s relaunches value own-label range as Stamford Street
The supermarket’s existing value ranges will be converted under the new range.
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NewsTesco sending almost 90% of surplus food to charity
Tesco said partnerships with food waste organisations FareShare and Olio had been fundamental in reaching the target
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KVI TrackerKVI Tracker: Prices starting to fall across the chicken category
The prices of some fresh chicken products have fallen almost 10% over the past week, Assosia data shows
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NewsNo sign of ‘greedflation’ in food supply chain, says M&S chief
Stuart Machin’s claim comes as ministers pile pressure on the sector to reign in food price inflation
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NewsCity snapshot: M&S food and clothing profits decline
Marks & Spencer has taken a hit on margins as it invested in keeping its food and clothing prices competitive. Plus, food prices remain near 45-year highs, and C&C Group reports annual results.
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NewsAvara Foods set to close Abergavenny factory
The poultry giant cited the impact of the Covid pandemic, plus inflationary pressures as key drivers behind plans to close the site