Economy – Page 11
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Analysis & FeaturesBritish dairy’s international treasure hunt
Dairy can often feel like a dwindling industry in the UK. Declining milk consumption and promotion of vegan alternatives – amid allegations around the impact of cows on climate – have led to a sense of woe across the sector
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Analysis & FeaturesChina’s role in the global post-Covid market
Post-Covid, China’s growth has slowed significantly, with only 0.4% GDP growth in the second quarter of 2022
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales slump as consumers cut back spending
UK retail sales volumes slumped by 1.6% in August 2022, continuing a downward trend since summer 2021 as inflation and economic uncertainty hits consumer spending
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Comment & OpinionSix months is not long enough for business gas bill cap from government
And targeted support after that won’t work
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales slow in August despite rising prices
UK retail sales growth slowed in August, with a small rise in sales making a much larger drop in volumes due to soaring inflation.
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NewsCity snapshot: Soaring energy prices push retail SMEs close to collapse
Soaring energy costs are wider inflation are pushing consumer SMEs such as cafes, restaurants and shops to the brink of collapse, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned
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NewsCity snapshot: Online boosts UK retail sales in July
UK retail sales nudged upwards in July as growth in online retail boosted overall sales volumes. Plus, Just Eat Takeaway.com sells €1.8bn stake in Brazil’s iFood and consumer confidence hits record lows.
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery inflation hits new high of 11.6% to lift supermarket sales
Supermarket sales rose by their highest level for over a year in the most recent 12-week period as a new inflationary high boosted sector revenues
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Comment & OpinionLondon listing could enable Cooks to make the most of a tough time for coffee
Cooks’ estate allows it to capitalise on hybrid working patterns in the UK and Ireland
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Comment & OpinionWhat does the Truss red tape ‘bonfire’ mean for the food industry?
HFSS rules might be on the pile, but a new database could represent one of the biggest pieces of industry regulation yet
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NewsCity snapshot: Inflation drives July retail sales growth, but volumes fall
UK retail sales increased 2.3% in July on a total basis, according to the BRC-KPM Retail Sales Monitor, though sharply rising prices masked a drop in sales volumes. Plus acquisitions from Coca-Cola HBC and Supreme and Barclaycard spending data.
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NewsCity Snapshot: UK retail sales fall as shop price inflation nears 10%
UK retail sales fell back again in June, falling 0.1% month-on-month as consumers bought fewer items at higher prices, according to the Office of National Statistics
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket sales return to growth amid soaring inflation
Grocery sales returned to modest growth over the past 12 weeks for the first time in more than a year as inflation soared to almost 10%
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail sales fall by levels ‘not seen since the pandemic’
UK retail sales volumes fell back in June at a rate not seen since the depths of the pandemic, as inflation continues to bite, and households cut back spending.
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales growth slows amid soaring inflation
UK retail sales growth slowed again in June continuing a three month downward trend as soaring inflation and falling real wages impact consumers stifles retail spending
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NewsCity snapshot: Jubilee boosts June footfall but cost of living crisis hits shopper activity
Footfall strengthened for the third consecutive month in June, according to Springboard, but the figures were boosted by the Jubilee and underlying trends point the impact of inflation on shopper behaviour.
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NewsCity snapshot: European fmcg prices jump 6.9% amid soaring inflation
Fast moving consumer goods prices have increased 6.9% year-on-year across Europe, with fmcg inflation in the UK even higher at 7.5%
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NewsCity snapshot: Jubilee celebrations boost grocery sales but inflation hits volumes
Total Till grocery sales at UK supermarkets continued to improve in June, but sales volumes decreased despite the overall increase due to inflation and the rising cost of living
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales fall as consumers cut back on groceries
Retail sales volumes fell back in May following a brief uptick in April as lower grocery sales hit overall sales volumes
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket sales show recovery amid soaring inflation
Supermarket sales fell by 1.9% over the past 12 weeks, despite inflation soaring to its highest level since 2009. Plus Ocado raises £578m from new share placing.