All Economy articles – Page 11
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News
City Snapshot: Footfall falls back in September
UK football eased back in September as consumer caution constrained spending in stores
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Comment & Opinion
Own label’s popularity will outlive the cost of living crisis
Own label will play an increasingly vital role in grocery dynamics, says Rachel White, MD UK&I at NIQ
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Analysis & Features
Is it back to square one for UK dairy?
In a never-ending game of boom and bust, the industry is facing elevated input costs, retailer rationalisations and an escalating climate crisis
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News
City snapshot: UK retail sales rebound in August despite lower fuel sales
UK retail sales rebounded in August as volumes recovered from a wet July, despite a drop in fuel sales as prices rose
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Analysis & Features
Why are key British food exports in such steep decline?
Inflation has forced consumers to cut spend, while Brexit red tape has hit SMEs. Businesses are hoping non-EU trade deals make an impact
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Analysis & Features
How the Global 50 largest fmcg companies are turning defence into attack
The world’s fmcg giants have soaked up plenty of pressure, and are looking to go back on the attack. Can they prosper in the post-Covid environment?
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News
Logistics sector hits back at government’s green u-turn
The sector has some of the most ambitious decarbonisation targets set by government in 2020
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Comment & Opinion
Government’s ‘healthy sales’ reporting strategy a positive step, but it’s not all roses
Following a long series of rowbacks and u-turns on the obesity strategy, it comes as a refreshing change to see affirmative action from the government
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News
Top industry heads join government’s new high-profile trade board
FDF chief Karen Betts and former Arla Foods CEO Ash Amirahmadi join an array of high-profile business leaders
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Comment & Opinion
Grocery delivery is not profitable and stores are the casualties
Online grocery may be the future but the pace of transition is causing death by a thousand cuts, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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News
City snapshot: September heatwave help UK supermarket grocery sales bounce back
UK grocery growth rebounded last month as the early September heatwave helped lift grocery sales at UK supermarkets back into double-digit growth. Plus trading updates from Ocado, McBride, C&C Group and Eagle Eye
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News
British food and drink exports down as inflation takes toll
Value sales increased but overall export volumes were down in the first half of 2023
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News
City snapshot: Wet weather and strikes deal surprise blow to UK economy
The UK economy contracted more than expected in July as wet weather and industrial action hit retail spending and affected construction activity, according to official figures released this morning.
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News
City snapshot: Grocery inflation falls to lowest level for over 12 months
Grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest level in over 12 months at 12.2% for the four weeks to 3 September 2023, according to the latest data from Kantar
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Analysis & Features
Why is the plastic tax not delivering what was promised?
The ‘world-leading’ tax has raked in way more than expected – though from fewer companies – and with none of it ringfenced for recycling
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News
Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle sees new trade and environment ministers
Keir Starmer unveiled a new lineup of shadow ministers on Monday
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News
City snapshot: UK retail sales boosted by improved consumer confidence
UK retail sales were up 4.1% in August as consumer confidence improved amid easing inflation. Plus PZ Cussons makes offer for Nigerian business, trading update from DS Smith and all the latest news from the City
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Comment & Opinion
Other ways startups can support their teams in financial tough times
For most startups or purpose-led businesses, the draw to join is a mixture of the cause, autonomy, variety of work and the team
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Whitepapers
Why fmcg brands should be changing their grocery focus
With little sign of an end to the economic challenges facing UK fmcg brands, it’s now time for them to reprioritise longer-term revenue growth management. Here’s why.
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Comment & Opinion
Why we must stop bashing EU deforestation laws and embrace change
Rather than fighting legislation and consumer demand, we should proactively embrace change, says Chris Forbes, co-founder at The Cheeky Panda