Economy
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Comment & Opinion
Think local to improve Britain’s high streets
If Labour is to rejuvenate our high streets, it needs to think carefully about the marketing and creative propositions that will thrive in this new future, says Fergus McCallum, CEO at creative agency TBWA\MCR
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Analysis & Features
What changes could the government be considering on business rates?
More than seven weeks on from being elected to government, Labour is yet to flesh out its plan to replace the current business rates system in England
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News
First Brexit common user charge bills serve bitter shock to food industry
The costs of importing EU goods to the UK are quickly running into tens of thousands of pounds, businesses report
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Analysis & Features
Packaging tax: Defra’s eye-watering EPR recycling fees shock
‘Eye-watering’ fees aren’t set in stone, but companies are getting worried
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Comment & Opinion
Why promotional investment is the new formula for growth
There has been a significant increase in promotional spending over the past 12 months, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana
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News
City snapshot: Savings outpace spending as disposable incomes rise - Asda
Disposable incomes for the average UK household has returned to highs not seen since prior to the cost-of-living crisis, according to Asda’s latest income tracker
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Comment & Opinion
The financial tide is finally turning for food & drink businesses
The ongoing rebound in financial health has made F&B companies more appealing targets for investment, says Shaun Browne, MD and co-head of corporate finance, Europe, at Houlihan Lokey
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News
City snapshot: Sporting events and better weather boost UK retail sales
Retail sales volumes bounced back to growth in July, according to official statistics, as warmer weather and sporting events boosted activity.
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News
City snapshot: Grocery sales growth rises as inflation edges back up
Grocery sales growth rose by 3.8% in the four weeks to 4 August as food inflation edged back upwards for the first time in more than a year
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Comment & Opinion
We need more meaningful interactions between buyers and challengers
Finding and contacting the right buyer turns the entrepreneur into a LinkedIn stalker, says Jason Gibb, co-founder of Bread & Jam
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News
City snapshot: summer boosts food and clothing sales
UK retail sales were back in growth in July after a poor June as the advent of summer and warmer weather boosted food and clothing sales
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Analysis & Features
Where is Morrisons going right, as Asda is going wrong?
Morrisons’ CEO Rami Baitiéh has staged improvements on price and availability, while Asda is facing falling sales and staff walkouts
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Comment & Opinion
We need to scrutinise the ‘cost of business’ for challengers
Startups are spending tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of pounds just to elicit a response from buyers, says Thea Alexander, CEO at YF
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Analysis & Features
As inflation recedes, has the tide turned on discounter growth?
New figures show Aldi is now in negative growth, and variety discounters that once were riding high are also going backwards
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News
City snapshot: Poor weather hits June retail sales
UK retail sales fell backwards year on year in June as damp weather hit consumer spending during the month, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor
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News
VBites founder Heather Mills acquires vegan online retailer Alternative Stores
Mills’ acquisition of the plant-based store is to support her mission to create a ‘one-stop shop for convenience’
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News
City snapshot: Wet weather dampens grocery sales growth
Poor weather and a significant drop in inflation has dampened grocery sales growth, according to the latest grocery market share figures from NIQ
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Analysis & Features
Election: what do the parties promise when it comes to business and workers' rights?
With less than two weeks to go, here’s what the big hitters have to say on business rates, wages, worker rights, apprenticeships, taxes and more
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News
City snapshot: UK inflation back at 2% as food prices fall
UK CPI inflation was back to the Bank of England target of 2% in May, as food prices fell back during the month compared to a rapid price rise a year ago
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Category Report
Cheese trends 2024: Battle of the heavyweights
The big cheese brands are back in growth and fighting for consumer attention. Who will win, and where does this leave smaller producers?