Economy – Page 8
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NewsCity Snapshot: Consumer confidence plunges rapidly in face of soaring prices
Rampant inflation has sparked a record decline in consumer confidence, with the pent-up demand in discretionary spending disappearing as the cost of living soars, according to a new survey.
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales fall back amid soaring inflation
Take home grocery sales have slumped by 6.3% in the 12 weeks to 20 March as inflation hit its highest level for a decade, according to the latest market share data from Kantar. Plus AG Barr bounces back to top pre-pandemic results and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCity snapshot: Investors call on Sainsbury’s to pay living wage
An investor coalition managing £2.2trn in funds has filed a shareholder resolution to demand Sainsbury’s to pay a living wage to all its workers. Plus, Heineken to pull out of Russia and take €400m writedown and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCheeky Panda smashes £1m crowdfunding target as it looks ahead to IPO
Eco household brand Cheeky Panda has welcomed thousands of new shareholders after closing its latest round of crowdfunding ahead of a planned IPO.
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales unexpectedly fall in February
UK retail sales fell back unexpectedly in February as increased eating out hit the grocery sector and online sales fell back
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Comment and OpinionRishi Sunak’s tax tweaks cannot stem the inevitable rise in food poverty
While the Chancellor will hope his tax-cutting pledges dominate the headlines, the reality is rocketing inflation will cause the biggest drop in UK living standards since records began
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Comment and OpinionThe UK economy is heading for stagflation. Protecting jobs will be critical
The war in Europe is going to exacerbate an already delicate post-pandemic economic situation, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment and OpinionBritish exporters have reason to be optimistic as we move on from the pandemic
As we learn to live with Covid, there is real reason to be bullish about the opportunities that lie ahead, says minister for exports Mike Freer
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NewsCity Snapshot: February storms fail to dampen footfall
Total UK footfall increased by 2.2 percentage points in February compared to the previous month as the return to the office and normal life boosted shopper numbers despite stormy weather.
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NewsShop prices hit highest level for more than a decade - BRC
Shop price annual inflation hit 1.8% in February, up from 1.5% in the previous month, which marks the highest rate since November 2011, the British Retail Consortium reported.
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NewsHow the stock market has reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Global stock markets crashed on the news of Russia’s invasion, but focus has begun to centre on those companies most exposed to upheaval in the region
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail sales rebound in January as Omicron fears ease
Retail sales rebounded sharply in January as concerns over the Omicron Covid variant and associated restrictions eased
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NewsCity Snapshot: Food price inflation continues to surge in January
Surging food prices have contributed to annual inflation in the retail sector almost doubling in January, according to the latest industry data.
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NewsCity snapshot: UK grocery sales fall in January despite mounting inflation
Take-home grocery figures from Kantar show that supermarket sales fell by 3.8% over the 12 weeks to 23 January 2022, despite prices continuing to rise as inflation mounts
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NewsInflationary pressure set to lead to an increase in restructuring activity in 2022, warns EY
Supply chain disruption and soaring inflation hit the retail and food & drink industries particularly hard in the latter part of 2021
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NewsInflation and supply chain disruption lead to wave of profit warnings in 2021
Profit warnings at retailers and food & drink suppliers accounted for a third of all warnings issued by UK listed companies in 2021 as supply chain disruption and spiralling inflation hit at the back end of the year
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NewsCity snapshot: Black Friday drives retail recovery in non-food
Retail sales volumes bounced back strongly in November as growth in non-food saw the sector 7.2% higher than pre-Covid levels.
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NewsUK food and drink exports plunge 15.9% in 2021 as trade barriers and Covid hit
UK food and drink exports have dropped by £2.7bn in the first three quarters of 2021 compared with pre-pandemic levels due to a plunge in sales into the EU.
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NewsCity snapshot: McBride widens loss forecast on input costs spike
Private label household goods manufacturer McBride has downgraded earnings expectations due to ’very significant’ inflationary pressures outpacing its price increases. Plus, Domino’s Pizza Group strikes new franchisee agreement and M&S agrees new green funding package.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Inflation soars to ten-year high as food and petrol prices climb higher
Inflation has continued to surge higher in November as record fuel prices, soaring energy costs and increased food prices ramped up the cost of living for families ahead of Christmas.