Helen Dickinson news, features and comment – Page 3
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Analysis & FeaturesFood and drink reacts as border checks on EU exports scrapped
The government has reached a 12-year deal that will grant fishing access for EU boats into British waters, with ministers also having nailed down a reduction in checks on food exports to the bloc in return
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NewsFood sales soar as sunny weather boosts Easter spend
Retailers have been enjoying a boost from sunny weather, with both food sales and total retail sales up year on year in April, according to the BRC
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NewsInflation makes a comeback as beef leads price hikes
Beef prices have increased by 8.2% on average in the mults over the past two months
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NewsFood inflation hits 11-month high as retailers hit by ‘mountain’ of rising employment costs
Food inflation hit 2.6% in April as everyday essentials such as bread, meat and fish all increased in price, according to the BRC
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NewsRetail sales see ‘green shoots’ of recovery in March
The strong sales came despite fears that US tariffs will impact consumer confidence
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NewsCity snapshot: retailers fear Trump tariffs will hit high street footfall
Business and shopper confidence remains low with inflation and unemployment both on the rise
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NewsFood inflation rises to nine-month high
Economists think inflation will rise over the summer due to increases in food and energy costs
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NewsCity snapshot: Gen Z drives bump in consumer confidence
Brits are feeling more optimistic about their personal finances and therefore expect to spend more over the next three months. Also, Cranswick raises revenue targets
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NewsValentine’s Day lifts food sales in February
Food sales received a Valentine’s Day boost in February but growth remained muted and volumes declined, according to new data released this morning
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NewsCity snapshot: Footfall recovery stutters in February
Retail footfall continued its recovery in February, but growth in shopper numbers slowed dramatically after the new year bounce, according to new data released this morning
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NewsBRC urges government to ‘mitigate swathe of costs’ as food inflation climbs
‘We expect food prices to be over 4% up by the second half of the year,’ said BRC CEO Helen Dickinson
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NewsRetail leaders warn one in 10 part-time jobs face axe
The BRC today estimated up to 160,000 jobs were at risk, blaming budget measures including the rise in employers’ National Insurance payments and the national living wage
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NewsCity snapshot: Retailers dealt fresh blow as consumer confidence sinks further
Even Gen Z – ‘the most upbeat generation on the economy and their own finances’ – saw a drop-off in optimism
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NewsShoppers opt for own label on worries of further price rises
Shoppers are trading down into private label to save money ahead of further anticipated price hikes in the supermarkets, according to the latest industry data out this morning
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NewsCity snapshot: January sales helps footfall recovery
Shopper footfall shot up in January following a dreary festive period as consumers went on the hunt for bargains
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NewsRetail crime ‘spirals’ to more than 2,000 incidents a day
There were also 70 incidents per day which involved a weapon, more than double the previous year
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NewsMedia Bites 30 January: shoplifting, job cuts and Lidl’s first pub
The papers have been focusing on Tesco job cuts, a steep rise in violent shoplifting and the continued fallout from last year’s October budget
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NewsJanuary promotions keep prices down, but tough times are ahead
Food inflation eased yet food prices continue to rise at their fastest rate since April 2024
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NewsChristmas retail deflation likely to be temporary reprieve
Shop prices fell in December, according to the monthly BRC-NIQ shop price index, but the report predicts economic headwinds this year will see the return of higher prices
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NewsMeek Christmas fails to save 2024 retail trading
UK retail sales increased by just 0.7% last year after a weak final quarter, as non-food sales remained in decline despite persistent inflation