All Inflation articles – Page 119
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NewsMedia Bites 15 July: John Lewis Partnership, National Food Strategy, Sainsbury’s, SSP Group
A busy morning in the papers sees stories on another 1,000 job cuts at John Lewis and Waitrose, the next part of Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy, Sainsbury’s encouraging customers to continue wearing face coverings from next week, and the chief executive of SSP resigning.
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NewsCity Snapshot: SSP Group chief executive Simon Smith quits Upper Crust owner
SSP Group chief executive Simon Smith has quit his role at the Upper Crust and Ritazza owner to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Plus, trading updates from Finsbury Food Group, Science in Sport and McBride.
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Category ReportA perfect storm: free-from category report 2021
Political unrest, Brexit, Covid-19 and soaring demand are putting pressure on free-from prices
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NewsSainsbury’s shrugs off inflationary pressures to hike profits expectations
Sainsbury’s has hiked its profit expectations for the full year despite pledging action on price and mounting inflationary pressures following better-than-expected sales in the first quarter
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Comment & OpinionTesco’s increase in delivery charges has opened Pandora’s box
Tesco’s move opens the door for other retailers to follow suit
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Grocer 33Asda on top again as it beats nearest rival by a fiver
At £55.07, Asda came in £4.82 cheaper than runner-up Tesco
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Comment & OpinionHGV driver crisis: government measures simply do not go far enough
Extending temporary seasonal visas to EU HGV professionals is the only way to fill the gap in skills
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NewsGrowers warn of brassica shortages amid soaring costs
UK brassica growers have increasingly struggled to cover their operating costs
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NewsCity snapshot: Deliveroo ups sales forecast as second quarter orders surge past expectations
Food delivery player Deliveroo has enhanced its full year sales forecast after announcing its second quarter revenues were significantly ahead of previously announced expectations.
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NewsFood prices likely to fall over next decade, says UN
A supercycle of commodity prices is unlikely, according to a new report
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NewsMedia Bites 1 July: Inflation, Morrisons, GB/NI border
Source: Thinkstock The Bank of England’s outgoing chief economist has given his starkest warning yet that the institution is not doing enough to control inflation, saying that “everyone would lose” if it had to execute an “economic handbrake turn” (The Times £). The Bank of England is ...
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NewsBusiness rates revaluations to take place every three years instead of five
The move will make the tax better reflect changing economic conditions, according to a government consultation
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NewsCity Snapshot: Supermarket price war keeps lid on inflation fears
Food prices have fallen for a third month in a row as the supermarkets continue to fight it out to attract shoppers from rivals, according to new data. Plus, record full-year results for Cake Box; and Treatt CFO Richard Hope to retire after 20 years with the ingredients company.
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Comment & OpinionThe government must accelerate driver support to prevent food shortages
Action is needed now to prevent a significant period of disruption, says Hugo Mahoney, CEO at Brakes
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales hold steady in June despite lockdown relaxation
Grocery sales remained largely unchanged in June despite the widespread reopening of pubs and restaurants, as Nielsen data shows the discounters regaining market share as shopping habits return to normal
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NewsHGV driver shortage: industry and government hold ‘constructive’ talks
Measures being called for include an extension of HGV driver hours and the temporary suspension of overnight delivery curfews
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NewsMedia 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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NewsCity 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 & OpinionThe 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 ReportCouch 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?