All Economy articles – Page 56
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NewsNew bank notes "may land retailers with £237m bill"
New polymer bank notes from the Bank of England could cost retailers a quarter of a billion pounds, experts have warned
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Comment & OpinionExporters shouldn't be put off by strong pound, says FDF's Ian Wright
Many food and drink exporters reading our latest exports report will be aware of the continued strength of the pound…
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NewsExport figures dragged down by plunging value of euro
The UK food & drink industry has been hit by a slump in exports in the first half of 2015…
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NewsCity snapshot: August high street sales suffer worst slump for seven years
High street sales in August have suffered their biggest slump since the depth of the financial crisis in 2008.
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Analysis & FeaturesChinese crisis batters UK grocery shares
Global markets have crashed on what’s being dubbed as another “Black Monday” on the stock market, with the FTSE 100 down to its lowest level since 2012.
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NewsAsda says families enjoyed 10% more disposable income in July
Families had almost 10% more to spend in July compared to last year, according to the Asda Income Tracker.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill longer Sunday hours boost shopper spending?
Exclusive research for The Grocer suggests the government’s hopes of a boost to the economy could be dashed
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Analysis & FeaturesFood price deflation at big four again picks up pace
The level of supermarket price cuts is increasing once more after three months of more modest deflationary figures
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NewsCity snapshot: Deflation ticks up to 1.4% in July
Overall shop prices reported an increase in deflation to 1.4% in July from 1.3% deflation in June, according to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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NewsLiving wage increases to hit big four bottom line, warns Moody’s
George Osbourne’s hike of the minimum wage will hit food retailers the hardest with the Big Four UK grocers’ profits coming under particular pressure, according to a new report by Moody’s.
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NewsShoppers back national living wage but worry about higher prices
An overwhelming majority of consumers welcome the national living wage - but they are concerned food prices might rise as a result
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NewsIndian regulations to curb profit growth of European brewers
High barriers to entry into the lucrative Indian alcoholic beverage market are a boon to drinks giants Heineken, SABMiller, Diageo and Pernod Ricard, according to a new report from Moody’s.
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Comment & OpinionFood price deflation will ease at best
British food is grappling with deflation, which has been part of the trading scene for all of 2015
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NewsSupermarkets ramp up pressure on UK food sector
The number of UK food suppliers experiencing “significant” financial distress has risen by over 50%, according to research from professional services firm Begbies Traynor.
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C Global 50: International expansion still holds key for struggling tobacco firms
Revenues and margins both fell for the globe’s biggest tobacco firms last year according to the OC&C Global 50, but an industry struggling with declining cigarette volumes is still looking to new markets to underpin future growth.
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NewsJuly deflation figures show the price war isn't over yet
Overall deflation at the big four grocers is deepening again, despite last month’s rising prices
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ProfilesUnilever's Paul Polman on the future of global fmcg
Unilever CEO Paul Polman gives his views on the challenges facing global fmcg gaints following the publication of the OC&C Global 50.
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NewsSunday Trading and living wage moves enrage indies
The Association of Convenience Stores has pledged to fight hard against the relaxation of Sunday Trading regulations…
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C Global 50: the giant slowdown
The latest Global 50 rankings by OC&C reveals the biggest fmcg suppliers are struggling to grow both turnover and margins…
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NewsNew National Living Wage: what are the implications for grocery?
George Osborne announced plans for a new compulsory ‘national living wage’ today. Here’s our round-up of reactions from industry and employment experts.