All Inflation articles – Page 48
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NewsYeo Valley sees profits wiped out by cost inflation
Yeo Valley Organic’s production arm has fallen into the red for the first time since the credit crunch in 2008
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NewsSoaring production costs to force chicken shortages
Rising production costs in excess of 18% are outstripping retail price inflation
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NewsChild food poverty: supermarkets slammed over lack of ‘meaningful’ action
Food Foundation is calling for discounted fruit & veg ranges, promotions on bread and milk, and reduced prices for the healthiest ranges of products
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NewsPremier Foods shares soar on surprise profits upgrade
The group said, in a short unscheduled trading update, that it had continued to trade “strongly” in recent weeks, building on the momentum of the third quarter
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NewsDiscounters continue to grab market share as shoppers chase lowest prices
Shoppers have continued to flock to the discounters to cope with soaring grocery bills as volumes in supermarkets tumble, according to latest market data
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NewsCity snapshot: Record store openings drive sales boom for Greggs
Revenues at Greggs have soared as the high street bakery chain opened a record number of new shops in 2022
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NewsMedia Bites 7 March: Starbucks, Gousto, consumer spending
Starbucks has shelved plans to sell off its owner-operated UK coffee shops and instead committed to opening 100 outlets this year.
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Comment & OpinionSuppliers, plan your cost price reduction strategy now
We are now helping many clients with planning CPRs as many anticipate a storm of retailer pressure when inflation turns, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsMedia Bites 6 March: Waitrose/John Lewis, food shortages, Gousto, Morrisons
A round up of all the food and drink news in the papers over the weekend, with John Lewis and Waitrose in focus.
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Promotional FeaturesUnderstanding the grocery shopper to win in 2023 and beyond
Shoppers are facing a multitude of challenges, but understanding their changing motivations can help brands unlock growth throughout 2023 and beyond. Here, Focus Insights explores these motivations and the latest grocery trends.
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NewsBabybel joins forces with Comic Relief for new fundraising push
This year’s partnership marks the 23rd year Babybel has supported Comic Relief, with 5p from every pack sold donated to the charity
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Grocer 33Asda cheapest this week but all supermarkets taking fight to inflation
Food inflation on this week’s basket was down 3.2% month on month
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NewsCity snapshot: Footfall growth slows as high streets and shopping centres outperform retail parks
According to the monthly BRC-Sensormatic IQ Footfall Monitor UK retail footfall fell back in February after Christmas and the January sales amid concerns that shoppers are making fewer visits to the shops due to pressures on the cost of living
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NewsMorrisons to relaunch Savers range as inflation hits record high
The Grocer has learnt the new products will hit the shelves in the next few weeks with new, more colourful white and blue packaging
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NewsVimto maker Nichols back in the black but inflationary pressures persist
Soft drinks group Nichols has returned to the black thanks to a 14.3% jump in sales, with Vimto selling particularly well overseas. However, chairman John Nichols warned ongoing inflationary pressures continued to make life difficult in 2023.
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NewsNFU launches growth strategy to keep fruit & veg on shelves
The strategy has set out 10 policies that will underpin the success of the sector, enable long-term growth and ensure the fresh supply of produce
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NewsM&S to raise shopworker pay for third time in 18 months
The latest rise is a £57m investment in shopworker pay, according to M&S
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NewsMedia Bites 1 March: Ocado, Sainsbury’s/Argos, grocery inflation
Annual losses at Ocado have skyrocketed as shoppers cut back on online grocery purchases and costs were driven up by inflation and technology spending
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NewsCity snapshot: Profits and sales jump at Reckitt as prices rise
Annual revenues at Reckitt Benckiser have increased 9.2% to £14.5bn as the Dettol to Durex owner increased prices by almost 10%. Plus, the latest BRC shop price index, and annual results from Vimto owner Nichols, Just Eat Takeaway and Glanbia
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NewsTesco launches Premium meal deal at £5 for Clubcard holders
The deal, which will sit alongside its existing standard meal deal, incudes brands such as Itsu, Yo Sushi and Pollen & Grace