All Economy articles – Page 19
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Promotional FeaturesHow alcohol manufacturers can fortify profitability and competitiveness
With grocery inflation decreasing, the economy shifting and the consumer landscape rapidly evolving, how can beverage manufacturers shift the focus from revenue growth to margin realisation?
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink supplier profit margins below 4%? Now that’s unsustainable
The Grocer OC&C 150 charts an alarming decline in food and drink profit margins
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Comment & OpinionBe part of the green alternative to Black Friday consumption
I am not saying consuming is bad, but we are clearly living beyond our (environmental) means
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Britain’s 150 biggest food and drink suppliers are faring
Big or small, own-label or branded, the UK’s food and drink suppliers are struggling to balance cost inflation recovery with volume and share, finds the OC&C 150 report
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail footfall slides as wet weather hits UK
UK retail footfall fell back in October as wet weather and the ongoing cost of living squeeze hit shopper numbers
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NewsFmcg profit warnings slow sharply in Q3
Profit warnings at retailers and suppliers have slowed significantly ahead of the golden quarter, according to the latest research
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NewsCity Snapshot: Shop price inflation falls to 14 month low
Shop price annual inflation has eased to its lowest level since August 2022, falling to 5.2% in October from 6.2% in September. Plus trading updates from AB InBev, Carlsberg and Coca-Cola HBC.
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Promotional FeaturesHow to identify food manufacturers at risk of failure
As the UK economy struggles through multiple shocks, discover how food manufacturing businesses are using the latest technology to manage their risk and ensure they’re not affected by the financial distress of others.
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WebinarsWATCH: How will Brits cook at home in 2024?
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NewsMiddle East conflict escalation could make food production costlier
Risk of violence spilling to neighbouring countries threatens making food production more expensive
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NewsCity snapshot: Food prices fall for first time in two years
Food prices have fallen for the first time in two years in September to keep the overall UK rate of inflation steady at 6.7%. Plus, Just Eat Takeaway lifts annual profit forecasts and Cake Box issues a first-half trading update.
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Category ReportHow cakes & biscuits are getting smashed
Home-working, HFSS and cost pressures have hit sweet treats hard. So what can brands and retailers do to revive the market?
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NewsLogistics sector urges Chancellor to commit to long-term plan amid HS2 and net zero rowbacks
Logistics infrastructure needs long-term commitment, trade bodies told Jeremy Hunt
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WhitepapersUnlocking the hidden value in grocery
Research suggests online grocery sales will double by 2030. Download this whitepaper to find out how two leading retailers are successfully scaling existing processes and operations to meet this demand.
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket sales growth rebounds despite falling inflation
Grocery price inflation fell for the seventh month in a row to 11% last month as take home grocery growth rose to 9.1%.
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Comment & OpinionGovernment must support fmcg net zero commitments
The government needs to step up and support businesses, says Jamie Keeble, co-founder and head of sales at Heck
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NewsCity Snapshot: Footfall falls back in September
UK football eased back in September as consumer caution constrained spending in stores
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Comment & OpinionOwn 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 & FeaturesIs 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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NewsCity 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