All Inflation articles – Page 78
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NewsGrosvenor outlines plan for significant investment in food and agritech
Investment firm Grosvenor has outlined ambitions to ramp up its activity in food and agritech and double the capital allocated to innovation the industry over the next decade as concerns grow over security in the supply chain.
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NewsCity News: M&S defies inflationary gloom with strong track record from Steve Rowe
M&S shook off inflationary gloom this week as shares rose healthily despite the retailer becoming the latest to warn profits in the coming year would take a hit as the cost of living crisis intensified.
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NewsAsda warns of ‘stark’ situation facing shoppers as sales fall 9% year on year
The supermarket blamed the fall on the exceptional sales of Q1 last year
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Comment & OpinionHow much profit should food companies make during a cost of living crisis?
No single measure will solve this crisis but we must shift food business models in a better direction, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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Comment & OpinionHFSS regulation is only one piece of the puzzle in driving healthier choices
While legislative frameworks are an important first step, a range of actions are needed to address societal health issues, says Sharon Bligh, director, Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition at The Consumer Goods Forum
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Comment & OpinionWhere should brands focus their marketing spend as inflation bites?
With consumer confidence teetering, investment and spending habits will inevitably change too, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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NewsCalls for retailers to pay more for chicken reflected in price increases
Assosia data shows significant retail price inflation in the category since the turn of the year
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NewsLidl opens one of its biggest ever UK stores at 27,000 sq ft
The discounter has insisted it may have a “slightly bigger” store elsewhere in the UK but has not clarified where
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NewsRapid grocer Getir to reduce global headcount by 14%
The move will impact employees in the UK, the Turkish q-commerce player confirmed to The Grocer
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NewsCity Snapshot: PayPoint hails positive year as revenues and profits rise
Payment technology firm PayPoint has reported “another positive” year of sales and profits growth as it continnued to expand its base of retailer partners.
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NewsMedia Bites 26 May: M&S, Ocado Retail, Pets at Home
The papers report on annual results from M&S as CEO Steve Rowe hands over the reins, as well as the latest performance from online joint venture with Ocado.
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NewsBakkavor worries investors on warning inflation may dent volumes
Bakkavor shares fell today after the prepared foods maker warned further price hikes could hurt its volumes as the group continues to recover from the pandemic
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NewsHeineken to close Edinburgh’s historic Caledonian Brewery
Heineken said production at the brewery had “steadily declined over the last 10 years” as the brewer evolved its portfolio
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NewsM&S in ‘good shape’ to weather rising inflation, outgoing CEO Steve Rowe assures
Despite the challenges, M&S met the City’s expectations following profit upgrades earlier this year
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NewsMorrisons to delay introduction of HFSS multibuy ban to help cost of living
Tesco and Sainsbury’s have said they plan to stick to the original timeframe
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NewsCity Snapshot: M&S profits to shrink as inflation squeezes spending power of households
Marks & Spencer has warned its profits will take a hit this year as the squeeze on household finances gets tighter. Plus, Ocado Retail sales fall as shoppers cut down on spending; annual results from Pets at Home; and Bakkavor worries about volumes as more price hikes loom.
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NewsMedia Bites 25 May: Unilever, inflation, Cranswick, SSP Group, Kendamil
The boss of Unilever has defended the consumer goods giant’s focus on sustainability and the environment. Plus, the papers pick up the latest Kantar grocery data, annual results from Cranswick and more.
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NewsEG Group profits climb as sales soar 25%
Profits have leapt higher at forecourt giant EG Group as a growing foodservice business and soaring prices at the pumps help fuel a 25% jump in first-quarter revenues.
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Comment & OpinionHygiene poverty is fast becoming a hidden crisis, but retailer initiatives can help
As prices rise, some shoppers may have no choice but to remove items from trolleys – and they’ll likely start with toiletries
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NewsGreencore battles latest wave of inflation as recovery in food-to-go gathers momentum
Sandwich maker Greencore is battling to claw back soaring costs as input inflation accelerated into double digits while a recovery in its food-to-go markets gathered pace.