Helen Dickinson news, features and comment – Page 11
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NewsCity snapshot: Parsley Box sets out delisting timetable to leave AIM
Embattled DTC group Parsley Box has set out a timetable for cancelling its listing on London’s junior exchange. Plus, consumer confidence edges up in November and October’s UK retail sales rebound.
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Comment & OpinionToday’s budget offers some relief for industry. But questions remain over energy support
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was keen to look like a man with a viable plan in today’s autumn statement
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NewsPlans for £14bn business rates tax cut over five years announced in autumn statement
The plans also include a new government-funded transitional relief scheme as called for by the British Retail Consortium
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NewsFood inflation hits highest level in 45 years
Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by 16.2% in the 12 months to October, up from 14.5% in September, according to the ONS
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail footfall slips back in October
Retail footfall remains almost 12% down on pre-pandemic levels after slipping back further in October amid rising inflation and energy bills
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NewsCity snapshot: Food price inflation hits new record high of 11.6%
Food price inflation has soared to its highest level on record, according to the month BRC-Nielsen IQ Shop Price Index
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NewsCity snapshot: Danone raises guidance on price-driven growth
Danone has raised its full year growth forecast after experiencing strong third quarter growth driven by a double-digit rise in pricing
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NewsTesco, Morrisons and Asda recognised by BRC for leading sustainability initiatives
British Retail Consortium chief executive Helen Dickinson said that there was still a long way to go to reduce emissions in the industry Tesco, Morrisons and Asda have been commended by the British Retail Consortium during its Climate Action Week for launching a series of sustainability initiatives. ...
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NewsCity snapshot: Greencore sales rise but rail strikes and Bank Holiday dampen recovery
Greencore has seen a strong rebound in revenues in its financial year to 30 September as on-the-go consumption returned, albeit slowed in the fourth quarter
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail footfall rises to post-pandemic high
UK footfall came within 10% of pre-pandemic levels for the first time in September, despite mounting pressure on consumer spending
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NewsCity snapshot: Food prices soar to highest rate on record
Food inflation has rocketed to its highest rate on record as soaring input costs continue to mount for suppliers, according to new figures this morning.
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NewsMini budget slammed as missed chance to fix business rates
BRC CEO Helen Dickinson said retailers would have to pass the rising bill on to shoppers
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NewsCity snapshot: UK inflation slows but food prices keep soaring
Food prices have risen at the fastest rate for more than 14 years, with the sector becoming the biggest contributor to UK inflation last month. Plus, Naked Wines shares crash following two unexpected business updates after hours last night, and C&C Group issues first-half trading update.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the new PM mean for the UK’s food industry?
Liz Truss has pledged to support farmers with labour and reduce nannying on the health and regulatory fronts. Will her Cabinet deliver?
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales slow in August despite rising prices
UK retail sales growth slowed in August, with a small rise in sales making a much larger drop in volumes due to soaring inflation.
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Comment & OpinionFood sector welcomes Liz Truss but she must act quickly on labour, rates, energy and more
Truss will likely be more engaged than her predecessor, but needs to take ‘urgent action’
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NewsCity Snapshot: Food prices race to 14-year high
Food prices soared to their highest levels for 14 years as mounting pressures on the industry saw strong rises in both fresh and ambient products, according to the latest data. Plus, Asda buys Co-op petrol stations in £600m deal, and Cake Box issues profits warning.
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NewsPolice face new call to tackle rising tide of shoplifting and violence against staff
A letter signed by more than 100 retail bosses cites rising levels of abuse and anti-social behaviour across their operations
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NewsCity snapshot: Inflation drives July retail sales growth, but volumes fall
UK retail sales increased 2.3% in July on a total basis, according to the BRC-KPM Retail Sales Monitor, though sharply rising prices masked a drop in sales volumes. Plus acquisitions from Coca-Cola HBC and Supreme and Barclaycard spending data.
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NewsCity snapshot: Pets at Home posts solid third quarter growth
Pets at Home has posted a like for like sales uplift of 6% in its third quarter on strong store and online retail growth. Plus UK footfall drops on hot weather, new CEO at Carr’s Group and all the rest of the latest news from the City