All Inflation articles – Page 113
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News
Media Bites 28 June: Ocado, Morrisons, Food shortages
A co-founder of Ocado has made a “significant payment” to settle a legal dispute with the FTSE 100 online grocer
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City News: Morrisons bid could be catalyst for rerating of supermarket stocks
The rejected £5.5bn CD&R bid promoted a share price surge across the sector
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Comment & Opinion
The government’s ‘new normal’ for food and drink looks increasingly unpalatable
This week’s announcement of a ban on ‘junk food’ ads online and before the 9pm watershed will cost £200m a year
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Category Report
Couch potatoes: fresh produce category report 2021
Fruit & veg sales are up by more than £1bn, with spuds the fastest grower by volume. What does that say about Brits’ eating habits?
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Labour crisis: Meat suppliers furious as workers look to flee UK
‘Bonkers’ EU resettlement scheme will pay up to £3,000 for EU workers to return home
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Grocer 33
Morrisons looks cheap in more senses than one with great value shopping basket
Morrisons has two wins in three weeks following its June price initiative
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City snapshot: UK consumer confidence holds firm in June
UK consumer confidence remained at its highest post-pandemic level during June, although concerns over rising inflation have affected sentiment over the country’s economic prospects.
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Media Bites 25 June: Deliveroo, Morrisons, Inflation
Deliveroo has won the latest battle in the long-running legal fight over the employment status of its riders
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Fmcg suppliers facing ‘biggest costs crisis since 2007’
More than 80 suppliers, from small companies to fmcg giants, responded to an exclusive poll for The Grocer
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City snapshot: Store estate expansion drives Pepco profit and sales growth
Newly listed Poundland owner Pepco Group has announced an increase in first half revenues and profits as the addition of new stores mitigated the impact of Covid shop closures and lower footfall in its UK stores.
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One in seven postmasters could lose out under new pay structure, says NFSP
The new Mails Distribution Agreement is set to come into force on 1 April 2022
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News
Itsu sells stake to PE house Bridgepoint as grocery sales soar
Asian-inspired brand Itsu has sold a significant minority stake to PE firm Bridgepoint as sales of its grocery brand soars in supermarkets.
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City snapshot: Grocery sales slide on hospitality reopening
Grocery sales slipped back 1.6% in the 12 weeks to 13 June, according to Kantar, as the reopening of pubs and restaurants led to reduced spend at UK supermarkets.
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Grocer 33
Asda gets off to a winning Grocer 33 start with basket 16.3% cheaper year on year
Asda’s first win of G33 year is 16.3% cheaper yoy
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Boss Ken Murphy says Tesco has gone into ‘overdrive’ to tackle HGV crisis
Tesco and other supermarkets urged the government this week to take action to tackle the driver shortage
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City snapshot: Tesco first quarter sales top record 2020 lockdown surge
Tesco has grown its first quarter sales despite the unprecedented surge in demand during the first coronavirus lockdown period in the corresponding quarter last year. Plus, ONS retail sales figures show surprise May slowdown and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Media Bites 17 June: Brexit, Asda, Coca-Cola, Morrisons
Labour shortages are causing the UK meat industry to cut production and warn that it will soon be unable to meet orders unless the government relaxes post-Brexit immigration rules.
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Media Bites 16 June: Australia trade deal, Inflation, Papa John’s
Farmers have expressed “deep concerns” over a trade deal agreed between the UK and Australia
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City snapshot: UK inflation rises to 2.1% in May as lockdown eases
Inflation has continued to soar in the UK as the relaxation of lockdown restrictions led to a rise in consumer spending. Plus, a third-quarter trading update from agri-services group Origin Enterprises.
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City Snapshot: Distil reports 'significant' growth as UK grocery launches offset Covid losses
Drinks group Distil has significantly increased revenues and profits despite Covid disruption as it shift to grocery and online retail helped offset lost business elsewhere. Plus, agricultural supplies group Wynnstay appoints a non-executive director.