Helen Dickinson news, features and comment – Page 12
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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
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NewsFood price inflation accelerates to 13-year high
Food prices have hit a 13-year high as spiralling production costs piled more pressure on the grocery sector, according to the latest industry data.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Danone and Reckitt Benckiser beat expectations thanks to price rises
Reckitt Benckiser and Danone have continued the trend of stronger-than-expected sales growth from big consumer groups fuelled by hefty price rises. Plus, trading updates from Haleon and Parsely Box, Q2 numbers from Mondelez, first-half results from British American Tobacco and Nichols, Q1 figures from Rémy Cointreau, and the latest shop price index from BRC and Nielsen.
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NewsRetail sector must ‘double down’ on diversity & inclusion, BRC says
The BRC’s latest ‘Tracking Progress on Diversity and Inclusion in UK Retail’ report showed that the sector “still has a long way to go”
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NewsCity Snapshot: Food prices rise faster than headline rate of inflation
Food and drink prices have soared higher than the headline rate of inflation in June as sharp rises in input costs fed through to supermarket shelves. Plus, Premier Foods reports a “strong start” to its financial year; and Finsbury Food Group issues a pre-close trading update.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat the ‘zombie government’ means for flagship policies on food
With a leadership race so far focused on tax cuts, what does the ‘zombie government’ mean for flagship policies on food?
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail sales fall by levels ‘not seen since the pandemic’
UK retail sales volumes fell back in June at a rate not seen since the depths of the pandemic, as inflation continues to bite, and households cut back spending.
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NewsCity snapshot: Food inflation ramps up in June as fresh prices accelerate
Food prices have raced to a new 11-year high, according to the latest shop price index from the BRC and NielsenIQ. Plus, McBride secure banking covenant waiver as it continues to battle with soaring costs; B&M issues first-quarter update; and Moonpig reveals full-year results.
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NewsBritish food & drink gets major boost during Jubilee
According to British Berry Growers, UK consumers bought 4,900 tonnes of strawberries over the Jubilee week of 30 May to 5 June
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail sales slide amid soaring prices and drop in major purchases
UK retail sales fell back 1.1% in May as the cost-of-living crunch blunted consumer demand and consumers shunned higher value items