All Inflation articles – Page 113
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NewsMedia Bites 20 Oct: P&G, Morrisons, Gorillas
Procter & Gamble has said it will raise prices on more household goods, warning that supply chain costs would be higher than previously anticipated
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NewsProfit warnings rise in grocery industry as supply chain challenges bite
Profit warnings by UK listed companies in consumer-facing sectors, including retail and grocery producers, accounted for more than a third of those issued between July and September
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery growth falls back as consumers tighten belts amid wider inflation
Grocery sales fell 0.7% in the four weeks to 9 October as UK consumers rebalanced spending priorities amid rising energy and fuel costs, according to Nielsen. Plus, McBride issues further profits warning on mounting costs.
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NewsCity Snapshot: THG boss gives up ‘golden share’
The Hut Group has announced it intends to remove the ‘golden share’ held by founder, CEO and executive chairman Matthew Moulding in an effort to restore City confidence after a disastrous few weeks for the company.
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Comment & OpinionBuyers playing a dangerous game as suppliers threaten to stop the trucks
Will suppliers stop the trucks? That’s the risk buyers amid inflation and delivery shortages
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NewsFresca Group shrugs off challenges of pandemic to post big rise in profits
The grower described its performance for the 2020/21 year as “overwhelmingly positive” but warned of “headwinds” to come
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Grocer 33Gordon’s gin discount helps Asda beat rivals by more than £5
Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon Gin was on sale for £13 at Asda this week, £3.50 cheaper than its rivals
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NewsCity snapshot: Compass Group makes global net zero commitment
Catering giant Compass Group has announced a new commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its global operations and supply chain by 2050
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NewsCity snapshot: Store openings drive sales increase for Poundland owner Pepco Group
Poundland owner Pepco Group has grown its full year revenues by almost 20% as significant store expansion and like-for-like sales growth despite the Covid pandemic boosted performance. Plus, boar shake-up at British Honey Co and VAT changes hit growth at Domino’s.
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NewsCough up or look elsewhere for cheap chicken, 2 Sisters warns supermarkets
In the face of mounting inflation across the fresh supply chain, the poultry giant has warned price increases are inevitable
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NewsTesco loses two senior directors – both after 33 years
Darren Clough and Barry Davies were both at the supermarket for 33 years
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Comment & OpinionFmcg businesses face urgent challenges – but they can’t neglect future planning
Industry is under immense pressure, but surviving now can’t come at the cost of future strategising, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsCity Snapshot: Just Eat continues to thrive as world returns to normal
Growth at Just Eat Takeaway has remained “strong” in the third quarter despite large parts of the world retunring to pre-pandemic life. Plus, THG comments on yesterday’s dramatic 35% share price fall; Nestle changes its geographic zone structure; and Kerry Group kicks off its virtual capital markets day.
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales falter as fuel crisis hits confidence
UK retail sales rose by their slowest rate since the UK was in lockdown in January as fuel shortages and wet weather hit consumer purchasing
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NewsMedia Bites 12 October: CO2, inflation, beef exports, John Lewis
The aftershocks of the CO2 crisis continues to make headlines, alongside the rising cost of food heading into Christmas.
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NewsMedia Bites 11 Oct: Burger King, Shrinkflation, The Hut Group
Fast-food giant Burger King’s UK division is set to float on the London Stock Exchange for about £600 million as demand rebounds from the Covid pandemic
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NewsCity News: Tesco brushes off supply chain challenges with profit expectations hike
The supermarket leader hiked its full-year profits expectations
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can the meat sector attract and train more British workers?
Boris Johnson is doubling down on his stance industry should stop ‘relying on cheap foreign labour’. So how can the sectors move forward?
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NewsMedia Bites 8 Oct: Fuel crisis, Nestlé, Majestic Wine
The UK’s petrol retailers have called for an independent inquiry into the fuel crisis to ensure it does not happen again
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NewsMedia Bites 7 Oct: Tesco, Ocado, Imperial Brands
Tesco reported a doubling of first-half profits and raised its full-year outlook - shrugging off the challenges posed by supply chain disruption