more economy news & analysis – Page 13
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Comment & OpinionHas the economy really ‘turned a corner’ after January’s resurgence?
Economists remain divided on whether January signalled a turnaround for consumer spending and retailer sales, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana
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NewsJapan gives Cornish pasties and Staffordshire cheese protected status
An array of British food and drink including Staffordshire cheese and Welsh lamb are getting protected status in Japan
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery price inflation falls to two-year low
Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest level since March 2022, according to new data from Kantar, as promotions accelerated supermarkets continue to focus on price
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Comment & OpinionGovernment must prioritise food supply chain to avoid further inflation
This year’s general election marks a fork in the road for the food supply chain, says Phil Pluck, CEO of the Cold Chain Federation
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Comment & OpinionFlush the roll tax – the battle for consumer savings begins
Who Gives a Crap calls on the Treasury to scrap what it calls the ‘roll tax’. That’s the 20% VAT on toilet tissue
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Promotional FeaturesHow solar can make supermarkets more sustainable
With the rising impact of environmental and economic issues for supermarkets, find out how rooftop solar panels can enhance their sustainable footprint and win kudos with consumers.
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Comment & OpinionNature should be a stakeholder in all businesses
Our economy is dependent on a thriving natural world yet nature does not have a real role in boardroom decisions, says Paolo Quattrone, professor of accounting, governance & society at Alliance Manchester Business School
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales bounce back as food stores return to growth
Retail sales volumes bounced back into stronger than expected growth in January following record falls in December, boosted by a recovery in food sales volumes
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Comment & OpinionSuccessful retailers will focus on community and health in 2024
Even in an era of ubiquitous technology, people are craving connection and community at scale, says Marie Stafford, global director at VML Intelligence
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail sales growth slows as cost of living weighs on consumers
UK retail sales growth slowed in January despite easing inflation as continued weak consumer demand led to ‘lacklustre’ sector performance
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NewsKraft Heinz plans green hydrogen plant for Wigan factory
The £40m scheme is forecasted to enter operation in 2026
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail footfall slides again in January
Total UK footfall decreased by 2.8% in January, according to the latest data from the BRC-Sensormatic IQ Footfall Monitor
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Comment & OpinionOffer shoppers reliability and comfort in uncertain times
With squeezed incomes, consistency and familiarity have taken over an explorer mentality, says Ben Black, head of fmcg at Verlinvest
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NewsNorthern Ireland DUP accepts post-Brexit deal but food industry demands detail
Stormont power-sharing is set to return after two years as Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party finally agrees to the post-Brexit deal
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NewsCity snapshot: Fall in grocery inflation eases and retailers cut promotions
The fall in grocery price inflation eased last month as retailers ‘took their foot off promotions’, while sales growth lagged price increases. Plus updates from Diageo, SSP Group and Pets at Home
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KVI TrackerFruit & veg imports to become more expensive over last-minute Brexit rule
The cost of importing fruit & vegetables from the EU is about to rise by a further £200m, says the Fresh Produce Consortium
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NewsLack of clarity around looming Brexit checks leaves industry ‘apprehensive’
The Border Target Operating Model will see an array of new controls on EU food imports begin to roll out on 30 January
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Comment & OpinionFestive cheer for Premier Foods, but bigger tests await in 2024
Premier Foods remained full of festive cheer this week after revealing it enjoyed its ‘biggest ever Christmas’, but bigger tests await as food price inflation falls out of the market
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NewsLogistics sector calls for dedicated supply chain minister in new government
Logistics UK’s new election manifesto calls for the appointment of a dedicated supply chain minister
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NewsNew immigration rules will ‘disproportionately impact’ food businesses, ALP tells Home Office
ABP UK and Cranswick have warned of the effects the change will have on their business as well as consumers