All Inflation articles – Page 54
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NewsTesco leads retailers in raising prices of olive oil
Prices for own-label olive oil and extra virgin olive oil bottles in the retailer rose between 11% and 32.3% over the first week of July
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Comment & OpinionThe fresh aisle needs fresh thinking: how to transform the way we sell fruit
The humble strawberry has huge potential for tapping into trends and telling a fresh story to consumers, says Nick Allen, CEO of Berry Gardens
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Household, Hygiene & Personal Care
Following explosive sales during the pandemic, a more normal trajectory is returning to the household, hygiene & personal care category. However, consumers have retained some of their cleanliness habits and their trust in brands is evident.
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Comment & OpinionAs commodity prices roll over, next few quarters will separate wheat from chaff
What will distinguish winners from losers is corporate agility, supply chain resilience, data analytics and a differentiated portfolio, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsDeposit return scheme: government to reconsider time frame for rollout
Last year a dozen different trade bodies wrote to government warning EPR proposals were based on an “unrealistic” time frame
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NewsShoppers swapping other meat and fish for chicken as cost of living bites
Chicken was the only major protein category to see any growth as shoppers swapped to cheaper proteins
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Comment & OpinionWholesalers must maintain service levels to justify extra charges
Despite wholesalers bumping up delivery charges and patchy availability, now may not be the time for conflict
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NewsFlora, Bertolli and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter packs shrunk as costs surge
Owner Upfield said it was facing “significant commodity cost increases”
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NewsTesco Heinz spat ends with no price rises for key summer products
Tesco and Heinz revealed on 8 July their dispute was over, but did not give details at the time
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Comment & OpinionWasting food during a cost of living crisis is a black mark on our retail industry
Two million UK adults claim to have gone without food for a whole day because they couldn’t afford to eat, says Tessa Clarke, co-founder and CEO of Olio
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PodcastCountering the Cost of Living Crisis: The Convenience Mix Podcast
In this episode, our experts look at the impact of the rising cost of living on shopper behaviour across the UK convenience retail market
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Comment & OpinionHeinz and Mars won’t beat Tesco in a PR battle over price rises
It’s an open PR goal for Tesco as the consumer’s guardian against the big ‘profiteering’ brands, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Franchise & Fascia
With competition in the symbols and franchise arena as fierce as ever, leading players are choosing different strategies – from delivery to data-driven insights – to attract independent retailers to their folds.
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NewsAF Blakemore bumps up fees for deliveries under minimum order threshold to £60
The wholesaler outlined the iincreased charges in a letter to retailers this week
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NewsGrowUp opens new site and kicks off recruitment drive
The farm, with production capacity equivalent to 1,000 acres, expects to begin delivering its first harvest of salad leaves to UK supermarkets early next year
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Comment & OpinionIndustry leaders: lean into marketing and innovation despite challenging times
Face the reality, keep perspective and seek growth opportunities to steer a path through the gloom, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsCalls for Defra to raise prawn quota to stop supply issues at Christmas
The trade association has warned that the current quota will soon run out, forcing processors to import coldwater prawns at the full 20% rate of duty
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Comment & OpinionCredit to Lurpak owner Arla for securing proper price increases
Unfortunately, not all suppliers can negotiate from a position of such strength
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NewsHeinz products to return to Tesco as pricing dispute is resolved
Tesco and Heinz issued a joint statement this afternoon, announcing they had “reached an agreement that will see the full range of Heinz products return to Tesco shelves and online”
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NewsRetailers are turning to cheaper fruit & veg due to labour concerns
The move was being taken to drive down costs, said Lee Stiles, secretary of the Lea Valley Growers Association