All Inflation articles – Page 89
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Comment & OpinionProfit warnings indicate a perfect storm of post-pandemic challenges
The pandemic’s impact on consumer behaviour, rising energy costs, inflation and labour shortages have all added costs and strained supply chains, says Hunter Kelly, partner at EY-Parthenon Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy
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NewsColgate toothpastes return to Tesco - some with higher prices
At the time of writing, a search for ‘Colgate’ on the retailer’s website returned 68 SKUs. Only one of these products was ‘unavailable’
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NewsCity snapshot: Inflation hits nine year high as supermarket sales continue to fall
Supermarket sales fell by a further 3.7% in the most recent three months, according to Kantar, as inflation hit its highest level since 2013
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NewsMedia Bites 1 March: ABF, McColl’s, GSK, petrol prices
The papers cover the latest trading update from Primark owner ABF, alongisde the capital markets day at GSK, the ongoing troubles at McColl’s and the effects of the conflict in Ukraine.
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NewsMackie’s of Scotland enjoys record year but inflation set to squeeze profits in 2022
Scottish ice cream brand Mackie’s has delivered record sales and profits despite the challenges of lockdown and spiralling costs.
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Comment & OpinionUkraine conflict will have consequences for UK food and farming. But let’s not forget the real cost
Ministers are facing mounting pressure to follow the EU’s lead and throw open the UK’s borders to Ukrainian refugees
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NewsHow the stock market has reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Global stock markets crashed on the news of Russia’s invasion, but focus has begun to centre on those companies most exposed to upheaval in the region
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NewsMeat and dairy alternatives fail to grow market share during Veganuary: AHDB
This came despite Veganuary having its highest number of signups ever this January
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NewsMedia Bites 28 Feb: McColl’s, Unilever, Burger King, Boots
Convenience store chain McColl’s is racing to secure new funding to stave off a collapse
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NewsCity Snapshot: McColl’s confirms talks with banks to save it from collapse
McColl’s has confirmed it is talks with lenders as the c-store chain seeks to raise fresh capital to prevent it falling into administration. Plus, full-year results from Kitwave Group and a half-year trading update from Associated British Foods.
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NewsCity News: Danone posts strong growth but inflation dampens excitement
Danone posted its strongest quarter growth for seven years on resurgent bottled water sales and rising prices, but inflation and the prospect of tightening margins kept a lid on City excitement
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Category ReportThe big freeze: Frozen category report 2022
Frozen food is worth about £800m more than pre-pandemic. Can it hang on in the face of HFSS rules, hospitality and energy costs?
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Category ReportAn Italian renaissance? Cooking sauces & meal kits category report 2022
Heinz has tapped its artistry in tomatoes in an effort to revive the flagging pasta sauce market. Can its new range inspire?
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Comment & OpinionWrap’s fresh produce initiative is a huge step backwards – and I mean that in a good way
Wrap’s research has broken the link between food waste and plastic usage in fresh produce
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Comment & OpinionIn this age of inflation, let’s value our food more and waste less
It’s almost impossible to not notice inflation’s tightening squeeze on living costs
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Grocer 33Where is Morrisons up to online? Interview with marketing boss Rachel Eyre
Morrisons gave a star performance in the Grocer 33 Online shop
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Grocer 33Asda is cheapest save for Tesco’s Clubcard Prices
Tesco’s Clubcard Prices this week would have undercut Asda by almost £3
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NewsMarks & Spencer trumps discounters in Which?’s best supermarket poll
M&S raked in top marks for store appearance, customer service, and quality of own-brand and fresh products
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Analysis & FeaturesThe unfortunate rise of social supermarkets: saving surplus food for those in need
The UK’s cost of living crisis is pushing more and more Brits into food insecurity. Social supermarkets and other surplus food redistributors have sprung up to get good food into the hands of those in need
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NewsAldi increasing prices ahead of Tesco in Price Match twist
The discounter has blinked first, raising prices on some of Tesco’s key Aldi Price Match lines