All Economy articles – Page 11
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NewsKeir Starmer hails post-Brexit German treaty as he aims to reset EU relations
The British prime minister met with his German counterpart, chancellor Olaf Scholz, for talks on a new bilateral deal
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Comment & OpinionThink local to improve Britain’s high streets
If Labour is to rejuvenate our high streets, it needs to think carefully about the marketing and creative propositions that will thrive in this new future, says Fergus McCallum, CEO at creative agency TBWA\MCR
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NewsCampaign launched to tackle food & drink recruitment crisis
The campaign stems from labour shortages and is backed by a who’s who of suppliers and retailers
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat changes could the government be considering on business rates?
More than seven weeks on from being elected to government, Labour is yet to flesh out its plan to replace the current business rates system in England
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NewsCity News: Asda disappoints again as pressure mounts on Mohsin Issa
Pressure is continuing to mount on Asda and owner Mohsin Issa as the latest industry data this week revealed a sharp slump in summer sales and more ground lost on market share
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NewsFirst Brexit common user charge bills serve bitter shock to food industry
The costs of importing EU goods to the UK are quickly running into tens of thousands of pounds, businesses report
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Analysis & FeaturesPackaging tax: Defra’s eye-watering EPR recycling fees shock
‘Eye-watering’ fees aren’t set in stone, but companies are getting worried
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NewsScotch whisky gets special protection in Brazil in a bid to boost exports
Labour is focused on boosting UK food and drink exports in a bid to strengthen the wider economy
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Comment & OpinionWhy promotional investment is the new formula for growth
There has been a significant increase in promotional spending over the past 12 months, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana
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NewsFood and drink manufacturers bounce back on growing demand
Food and drink manufacturers’ output grew at the fastest rate of any sector last month, Lloyds Bank Tracker showed
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NewsCity snapshot: Savings outpace spending as disposable incomes rise - Asda
Disposable incomes for the average UK household has returned to highs not seen since prior to the cost-of-living crisis, according to Asda’s latest income tracker
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Comment & OpinionThe financial tide is finally turning for food & drink businesses
The ongoing rebound in financial health has made F&B companies more appealing targets for investment, says Shaun Browne, MD and co-head of corporate finance, Europe, at Houlihan Lokey
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NewsCity snapshot: Sporting events and better weather boost UK retail sales
Retail sales volumes bounced back to growth in July, according to official statistics, as warmer weather and sporting events boosted activity.
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NewsGlobal trade slows down as Red Sea crisis continues to bite
A new S&P Global report showed global exports have stalled as the Red Sea conflict continued to affect shipping times
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales growth rises as inflation edges back up
Grocery sales growth rose by 3.8% in the four weeks to 4 August as food inflation edged back upwards for the first time in more than a year
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NewsCalls to ‘turbocharge’ food redistribution as families struggle to afford fruit
FareShare said it was calling on the new Labour government to “turbocharge” the redistribution of surplus food, especially fresh fruit & vegetables
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Comment & OpinionWe need more meaningful interactions between buyers and challengers
Finding and contacting the right buyer turns the entrepreneur into a LinkedIn stalker, says Jason Gibb, co-founder of Bread & Jam
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Range PreviewWaitrose launches Urban Pizza and sides fakeaway range
Can Waitrose can steal some discounter shoppers and bring the urban pizza trend home?
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Comment & OpinionUkraine needs our trade, not just charitable aid
UK supermarkets and retailers must seize this opportunity to stock more Ukrainian products, says Mike Penrose, co-founder and partner at FuturePlus
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Comment & OpinionBrands must break the shrinkflation cycle and earn back trust
Brands have more to lose than to gain by employing the tactics of shrinkflation, says Daniel Quinn, head of innovation at The Forge