All Inflation articles – Page 27
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Promotional FeaturesHow can retailers combat unknown shrinkage?
Ten top retailers in the UK grocery sector report unknown shrinkage at disturbing levels, in some cases more than 50%. A holistic strategy for loss prevention is needed. Find out more.
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NewsCrawshaws successor Sterling Meat Co plans two new stores after strong 2022
Sterling hailed its ‘winning’ everyday low prices strategy as a key factor of ’more customers migrating’ towards the retailer
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NewsSainsbury’s invests £6m in extra payments for milk supply chain
The retailer will add 1p per litre to its milk price from next month in recognition of the difficult conditions facing dairy farmers
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Category ReportA crying shame for hipster coffee
Eye-watering price hikes are getting coffee shoppers in a tizz – and they’re being tempted away from trendy brands
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NewsOrnua Foods UK reports positive 2022 performance despite challenges
The Pilgrims Choice owner saw turnover increase by 20% from £400m to £480m, which it attributed to stable sales volumes and more sustainable pricing
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NewsMorrisons launches biggest-ever loyalty card price reductions
Morrisons first began trialling loyalty card prices last October with brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Cadbury, Mars and Nestlé
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NewsIndustry calls for UK-wide ‘Not for EU’ label plans to be scrapped
An FDF survey found eight in 10 of the country’s biggest suppliers opposed a UK-wide approach to the post-Brexit requirements
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s behind Iceland’s ‘biggest ever’ frozen launch?
Close followers of Iceland will know that the supermarket chain is no stranger to bold, if sometimes slightly questionable, marketing claims
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NewsArla sees UK branded sales fall during mixed first half of 2023
The dairy co-op saw sales of its key brands fall as shoppers downtraded into the discount channels and own label
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NewsBrexit border checks: government confirms further delays
The rollout of the new border strategy will now be pushed to January 2024
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NewsMorrisons brings back festive multibuys with deals on Christmas tubs
The supermarket has launched a deal allowing Morrisons loyalty card holders to get various chocolate assortment tubs at 30% off
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NewsPoorest to suffer as cheapest food prices rise further and faster
The cost of supermarket value products has shot up by more than 20% in the past year
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NewsCity snapshot: UK food inflation continues to decelerate
Annual shop price inflation dropped to 6.9% in August as food inflation continues to decelerate, albeit food price growth remains in double digits
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NewsAsda launches new £23m price cuts on more than 400 products
The supermarket said the investment was part of its continued support for families impacted by the cost of living crisis
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NewsHugh Fearnley-Whittingstall joins fight against mandatory food waste reporting u-turn
A campaign led by Feedback claims the cost to the industry would be massively outweighed by the financial benefits in reducing food waste
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NewsDRS: supermarket bosses accused of inventing ‘fairytale’ claims over costs
Industry sources told The Grocer research from the BRC, claiming the plans would cost the industry £1.8bn a year to run, was “ridiculous”
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NewsOlive oil prices rocket with Spain set to run out of supply before next season
Suppliers have warned of olive oil shortages for months
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NewsMars Wrigley shrinks Starburst packs, citing rising costs
The confectionery giant has removed approximately three sweets from each Starburst pouch
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NewsFirst Milk sees sales rise by almost 40% in year of ‘profitable growth’
The dairy co-op hailed the ‘resilience’ of the business as it posted operating profits of £5.1m in its 2022/23 financial year
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KVI TrackerOrange juice sees price hikes in stores as industry warns of shortages
Britain’s favourite fruit juice is getting more expensive, with almost one in five fresh and long-life lines seeing a price hike in the past month