All Inflation articles – Page 109
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NewsFmcg suppliers facing ‘biggest costs crisis since 2007’
More than 80 suppliers, from small companies to fmcg giants, responded to an exclusive poll for The Grocer
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NewsCity snapshot: Store estate expansion drives Pepco profit and sales growth
Newly listed Poundland owner Pepco Group has announced an increase in first half revenues and profits as the addition of new stores mitigated the impact of Covid shop closures and lower footfall in its UK stores.
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NewsOne in seven postmasters could lose out under new pay structure, says NFSP
The new Mails Distribution Agreement is set to come into force on 1 April 2022
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NewsItsu sells stake to PE house Bridgepoint as grocery sales soar
Asian-inspired brand Itsu has sold a significant minority stake to PE firm Bridgepoint as sales of its grocery brand soars in supermarkets.
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales slide on hospitality reopening
Grocery sales slipped back 1.6% in the 12 weeks to 13 June, according to Kantar, as the reopening of pubs and restaurants led to reduced spend at UK supermarkets.
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Grocer 33Asda gets off to a winning Grocer 33 start with basket 16.3% cheaper year on year
Asda’s first win of G33 year is 16.3% cheaper yoy
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NewsBoss Ken Murphy says Tesco has gone into ‘overdrive’ to tackle HGV crisis
Tesco and other supermarkets urged the government this week to take action to tackle the driver shortage
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco first quarter sales top record 2020 lockdown surge
Tesco has grown its first quarter sales despite the unprecedented surge in demand during the first coronavirus lockdown period in the corresponding quarter last year. Plus, ONS retail sales figures show surprise May slowdown and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 17 June: Brexit, Asda, Coca-Cola, Morrisons
Labour shortages are causing the UK meat industry to cut production and warn that it will soon be unable to meet orders unless the government relaxes post-Brexit immigration rules.
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NewsMedia Bites 16 June: Australia trade deal, Inflation, Papa John’s
Farmers have expressed “deep concerns” over a trade deal agreed between the UK and Australia
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NewsCity snapshot: UK inflation rises to 2.1% in May as lockdown eases
Inflation has continued to soar in the UK as the relaxation of lockdown restrictions led to a rise in consumer spending. Plus, a third-quarter trading update from agri-services group Origin Enterprises.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Distil reports 'significant' growth as UK grocery launches offset Covid losses
Drinks group Distil has significantly increased revenues and profits despite Covid disruption as it shift to grocery and online retail helped offset lost business elsewhere. Plus, agricultural supplies group Wynnstay appoints a non-executive director.
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NewsSupermarket suppliers warn they will exit NI market without border deal
Defra officials told industry figures businesses had incurred additional costs of between £190m and £260m since 1 January because of the new Irish Sea border
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NewsMedia Bites 10 June: SSP Group, Morrisons, Oatly
On a quiet day for retail and F&B news, the papers focus on the Covid-related losses of Upper Crust owner SSP Group.
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NewsTesco gives all staff 2.7% pay rise
Tesco said the one-year deal had been developed in partnership with union reps from Usdaw
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Category ReportFlashpoint: oils category report 2021
Vegetable oil prices are hitting record highs as demand soars and climate change squeezes supplies. When will the pressure ease?
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NewsMedia Bites 4 June: Tesco, Food prices, B&M
Tesco faces £2.5bn bill after the European Court of Justice Supermarket ruled that shop floor workers’ pay can be compared to distribution centre staff
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NewsMedia Bites 2 June: Ferrero/Burton’s, Food inflation, JD Wetherspoon
Italian confectionery giant Ferrero has snapped up the maker of Jammie Dodgers and Wagon Wheels, taking a larger bite of the biscuit market
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NewsCity Snapshot: Supermarket sales drop as Brits return to the pub
Grocery sales at UK supermarkets have tumbled as locked-down consumers returned to pubs, cafes and restaurants following easing of coronavirus restrictions, the latest data from NielsenIQ showed. Plus, food prices fall for second month in a row as supermarkets battle it out to win shoppers, according to latest BRC-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index.
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NewsConfidence rises as food and drink companies see ‘light at end of tunnel’
An FDF survey found the rollout of the vaccine and the easing of lockdown restrictions were having a positive impact