All Inflation articles
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Inflation rate reaches lowest level in over two years
The rate of inflation has fallen to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years, according to the latest figures by the Office for National Statistics.
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Inflation, cost cutting and Clubcard clout – takeaways from Tesco’s Ken Murphy
As Tesco profits more than doubled to their highest level in more than a decade, boss Ken Murphy gave his thoughts on some of the key issues affecting the industry
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Inflation rate falls to lowest level in more than two years
The rate of inflation has declined to its lowest point in more than two years, the latest official data has revealed.
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Sector left ‘bitterly disappointed’ as calls for reform once again fall on deaf ears
Currys boss Alex Baldock has slammed today’s Budget as “bitterly disappointing”, as the retail sector’s ongoing calls for reform on issues like business rates fell on deaf ears.
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Grocery inflation falls to lowest levels in nearly two years
Grocery price inflation fell to 5.3% in February, the lowest rate seen since March 2022, although value remains a priority for shoppers.
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Food prices fall for first time in two years as inflation stalls
The annual rate of inflation was unchanged in January, despite the first monthly fall in food prices, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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Analysis
Buzz kill: how are sex toy and lingerie shops faring this Valentine’s Day?
How’s the most romantic day of the year shaping up for the specialists? Retail Week analyses exclusive data and reveals the web traffic of some of the market’s biggest players.
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How retailers can entice cash-strapped shoppers to spend in 2024
Shoppers may not be hitting the high street or splashing out on big-ticket items, but household spending has jumped sharply over the past year owing largely to price rises
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UK inflation rate increases to 4%
The annual rate of inflation has increased to 4% in a surprise rise, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Steep fall in inflation helped by food price changes
Inflation fell to 4.6% in October, official data has shown.
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Exclusive: BRC warns ‘no town or city centre safe’ from business rates rise
The British Retail Consortium has warned that “no town or city centre in England is safe” as retail giants brace for an increase in business rates as part of the autumn statement next week.
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Retail Horizon 2024: How consumers are feeling – and how retail should get ready – for the year
Retail Week has launched its strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon 2024, mapping out the opportunities, challenges and winning strategies for businesses in the year ahead.
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Grocery prices fall for seventh consecutive month
Grocery prices fell for the seventh straight month in September, bringing some much-needed relief to consumers in the run-up to Christmas, but food inflation is still in double figures.
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Tesco’s Ken Murphy on net zero, retail crime and profiteering accusations
On the day that Tesco posted surging profits and sales, its chief executive Ken Murphy gave his takes on a host of issues facing grocery and the retail sector.
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Food prices drop due to ‘fierce competition between retailers’
Both food inflation and shop price inflation have seen a continued drop and are at their lowest levels since August 2022 and September 2022 respectively.
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Analysis
Research: 44 retail leaders reveal strategies for 2024
The bosses of leading retailers including Primark, THG, eBay, Majestic Wine, Fat Face and Pandora have spoken in depth to Retail Week for its annual flagship report – Retail 2024.
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Moderating food price rises contribute to lower inflation rate
The rate of inflation fell in July, helped by lower food price growth.
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Opinion
‘Deflation is coming – retailers must be alive to the risks’
Inflation has been making headlines for more than a year but retailers now need to be alert to the risks of deflation, warns True’s Matt Truman
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Food prices may never fall following Ukraine invasion
The price of food may not fall back down, according to the chief economist at the Bank of England.
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Exclusive: UK consumers to cut back-to-school spend
UK consumers are forecast to cut back on back-to-school spending as the cost-of-living crisis continues to take its toll, according to Deloitte.