All Inflation articles – Page 125
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Analysis & FeaturesCMA to include Aldi and Lidl in Sainsbury's-Asda probe
The move appears to increase the chances of the merger going ahead without a huge disposal of stores
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NewsMcKenna insists Walmart is committed to UK despite Asda sale
‘We no longer feel the need to own a business outright in order to enjoy a benefit’
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Feature SynopsisFocus on Frozen Food: 26 May
Everyone loves to hear about an underdog coming up trumps. The frozen category has made a Rocky-style turnaround this year, coming out of nowhere to become the new champion of food and drink, with value sales totalling over £6.1bn.
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NewsMedia Bites 21 March: Ocado, Fonterra, Amazon
Ocado could tap investors for more cash in the hunt for further international deals, while Fonterra’s chief executive Theo Spierings is to step down.
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NewsMedia Bites 9 Jan: Festive spending, Lidl, Retail administrations
Rising food costs meant consumers had little left over to spend on a festive splurge, according to the latest retail industry figures.
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NewsUK inflation rises to highest level since 2012
The UK Consumer Prices Index has risen to 3.1% in November – its highest level since March 2012.
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NewsLidl UK to increase basic wage from £8.45 to £8.75 from March
The retailer said the move would make staff the highest paid supermarket employees in the UK
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NewsMedia Bites 18 October: Sainsbury's, Kantar/Nielsen, Danone, P&G, inflation
News that Sainsbury’s is to cut 2,000 jobs across the UK makes all the papers this morning.
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NewsMedia Bites 9 October: Fox's Biscuits/Burton's, 2 Sisters, Bread Holdings, P&G
The poultry tycoon whose business has been hit by allegations of food safety breaches is in talks about a merger of Fox’s Biscuits and the owner of rival brand Jammie Dodgers, according to Sky News.
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NewsUK fruit and veg shields shoppers from rising prices in supermarkets
Home-grown fruit and vegetables have helped ‘keep a lid on’ rising prices in the supermarkets in August
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NewsCity snapshot: 'Strong' travel performance keeps WH Smith on track
WH Smith has said this morning that its annual results will be in line with expectations, with the travel division of branches in airports and train stations continuing to put in a “strong performance”. Plus, food price inflation accelerates in August as ambient prices rise at fastest price for almost four years; and M&S opens talks with franchise partner Al-Futtaim for potential purchase and franchising of the owned retail business in Hong Kong and Macau.
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NewsCity snapshot: Irn-Bru revamp boosts AG Barr sales but margins squeezed
A revamp of Irn-Bru helped push sales at AG Barr up 8% to £136m in the first half
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NewsCity snapshot: Consumer spending falls to four-year low
UK consumer spending has fallen to its lowest level in almost four years as rising inflation and stagnant wages have dampened demand for non-essentials items. Plus a look ahead at what’s scheduled on the markets this week and all the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 7 July: OC&C Global 50, Reckitt Benckiser, ABF
Mergers and acquisitions among the world’s 50 largest consumer companies fell sharply last year, as political uncertainty depressed dealmaking in a sector, writes the Financial Times on this year’s OC&C/Grocer Global 50 report.
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NewsSlush Puppie becomes accredited Living Wage employer
The manufacturer is paying a minimum hourly wage of at least £8.45 per hour outside the capital and £9.75 in London
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InterviewsDarren Blackhurst's Simple Charter
Group commercial director Darren Blackhurst has helped Morrisons turn a corner. How has he done it?
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NewsGMB calls on Park Royal food companies to pay £10 an hour
Union argues companies including Bakkavor, Eat and Charlie Bigham’s should adopt Living Wage Foundation’s recommended rate
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NewsCity snapshot: Premium brands and cider boost Heineken results
Heineken has reported a “strong” set of results for 2016 as a 3.7% jump in premium beer volumes drove revenue higher and the success of Strongbow Dark Fruit helped the Dutch brewer win share in the cider market. Plus, Danone reports full-year results.
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NewsMedia Bites 13 February: Reckitt Benckiser, Tesco/Booker, M&S
Reckitt Benckiser’s $17.9bn acquisition of baby formula firm Mead Johnson comes under scrutiny in this weekend’s papers. Plus, the Tesco/Booker merger will spark a massive offensive on click-&-collect growth, Dave Lewis says.
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NewsMedia Bites 2 Feb: Tesco/Booker, Reckitt Benckiser, Heineken
Tesco could be forced to dispose of more than 600 stores unless it can convince regulators that its £3.9bn merger with Booker will not harm competition.