All Economy articles – Page 25
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail sales return to pre-Covid levels as consumer confidence edges up
Retail sales have jumped by more than expected in February despite the inflationary challenges facing consumers, according to new data published this morning. Plus, consumer confidence also rises in March
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NewsMeat-free growth tailing off as retailers shrink ranges
The number of meat alternative lines in the traditional big four and Waitrose fell 10.9% during the six months to 20 March
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Comment & OpinionBudget: businesses like ours need childcare support and green incentives now
There were two incredibly important announcements in the budget, but they don’t go far enough to encourage growth, says Jamie Keeble, co-founder of Heck
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NewsSalad shortages fuels surprise jump in inflation as food prices soar 18%
Food price inflation has hit a 45-year high of 18% amid shortages of fruit and vegetables, according to the latest data out this morning
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Comment & OpinionBudget fails to alleviate pressure on companies caught in cost of living crossfire
After the chaos unleashed by the mini-budget last November, Jeremy Hunt’s ‘steady as she goes’ budget was not exactly unwelcome – though it left grocery industry participants frustrated that more help isn’t being offered
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NewsM&S chief says spring budget should pause incoming regulation for retail
‘We would ask for no further legislative burden acting as a drag on business from unnecessary taxes or regulation,’ said Machin
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocery’s spring budget wish list: what are the odds?
Ahead of this week’s red box reveal, here’s what heads up the sector’s wish list – along with best-guess odds in the face of reality
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NewsCity snapshot: Footfall growth slows as high streets and shopping centres outperform retail parks
According to the monthly BRC-Sensormatic IQ Footfall Monitor UK retail footfall fell back in February after Christmas and the January sales amid concerns that shoppers are making fewer visits to the shops due to pressures on the cost of living
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NewsWelsh wholesalers relieved as public sector food reforms confirmed as England-only
The new model proposed for England will see a prime supplier awarded a single contract to service the entire public sector
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NewsGrocery inflation hits new 17.1% high as discounter growth soars
Grocery price inflation has soared to a new high of 17.1% as the discounters continue to rapidly take share from the major supermarkets
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Comment & OpinionHow the UK Seafood Fund is looking to attract the next generation
This is an industry that holds promise, with numerous pathways to learn and progress, says fisheries minister Mark Spencer
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail sales volumes bounce back in January
Retail sales volumes unexpectedly bounced back into growth in January as sales and promotions boosted shopper activity. Plus Costa Coffee names new CEO
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Comment & OpinionIn turbulent times, should grocery businesses become ‘firefighters’ or ‘navigators’?
Businesses will need to make conscious decisions and evolve to thrive in the year ahead, says John Cooper, partner at EY-Parthenon
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NewsCity snapshot: UK inflation slows for third consecutive month
Inflation has eased for the third month in a row but food price rises show no sign of slowing down. Plus, Heineken reports higher-than-expected profits
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NewsArla warns of tough year ahead after 2022 trading ‘volatility’
The dairy giant saw branded volumes fall last year as the cost of living crisis kicked in
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NewsIndustry calls for greater export focus after Whitehall reshuffle
The industry has welcomed the DIT and BEIS merger as it puts ’business and trade at the heart of Whitehall’
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NewsAldi donating £1m to fund apprenticeships at SMEs
Sectors to benefit will include early years education, operations management, hospitality and health and social care, as well as the food supply industry
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News‘Broken’ Apprenticeship Levy must be fixed, BRC chief urges
Helen Dickinson is one of four trade body chiefs to sign an open letter to government criticising the current Apprenticeship Levy
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Keir Starmer’s charm offensive woo big business?
Keir Starmer and his team are on a charm offensive to woo big business. Now with many boardrooms signed up, there is a rising clamour for policy
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail footfall recovers as workers and tourists return
Retail footfall continues to recover towards pre-pandemic levels in January as the return of office workers and international tourists boosted high street numbers