All Inflation articles – Page 13
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NewsSupermarket price war drives CPI inflation to lowest-ever level
The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell to a record-breaking 0.3% in January, driven by lower fuel prices and the supermarket price war.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Dixons Carphone, Morrisons and more
Retail news round-up on February 2, 2015: Tesco convenience head cleared, Dixons Carphone to launch mobile services, Morrisons pensions changes and more.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Dixons Carphone, Iceland and more
Retail news round-up on January 30, 2015: Amazon makes quarterly profit, Dixons Carphone optimistic on Three-O2 merger, Iceland’s media buying account changes hands and inflation expectations down.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ted Baker, Tesco and Waterstones
Retail news round-up on January 14, 2015: Ted Baker chief sells shares; Tesco Grocery app for Google Glass; Waterstones could acquire Blinkbox; and more.
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NewsShop price inflation falls for 20th consecutive month in December
Shop price inflation fell again in December, declining for the 20th consecutive month, according to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on inflation, the Co-op Bank and Scotland
Retail news round-up on December 17, 2014: UK inflation decelerates in November, the Co-op Bank fails stress test, and sales in Scotland fall.
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OpinionComment: How will Osborne’s business rates review impact retailers?
The Chancellor’s business rates announcement could be an easy way of appearing to be addressing the issue without actually having to do anything.
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NewsChancellor confirms business rates review as 2% cap extended
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed that there will be a review into the structure of business rates and has extended the 2% cap.
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NewsGeorge Osborne to unveil business rates review in Autumn Statement
Chancellor George Osborne is set to reveal an overhaul of business rates later today following a prolonged campaign against the tax.
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NewsFood prices decline for first time in eight years in November
Food prices last month fell for the first time in at least eight years as both fresh and ambient food categories reported annual deflation.
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NewsFood inflation hits record low after downward pressure from fresh grocery deflation
Food inflation fell to the lowest level on record in October on the back of fresh food deflation across milk, cheese, eggs, vegetables and convenience food.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, Mulberry, inflation and more
Retail news round-up on October 15, 2014: Inflation slows to five-year low; New boss at Signet Jewelers; M&S asked to phase-out chillers; and more.
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NewsBusiness rates to increase 2.3% next year as RPI inflation rate unveiled
Business rates are poised to increase by 2.3% in 2015/16 after the Office for National Statistics released its RPI inflation figures for September.
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NewsShop price deflation accelerates in September and is set to continue
Shop price deflation accelerated to 1.8% in September from 1.6% in August, as retailers recorded historically low levels of price increases which are set to continue.
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NewsInflation falls to 1.5% in August as supermarket price war pushes down prices
The supermarket price war has pushed prices down for another month as the CPI rate of inflation fell to 1.5% in August, from 1.6% in July.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on eBay, House of Fraser, shop prices and more
Retail news round-up on September 3, 2014: Shop prices fall; Metro sells stake in Booker; Mike Ashley holds onto House of Fraser stake; and more.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Shop Direct, Harris + Hoole and inflation
Retail news round-up on August 20, 2014: Shop Direct to release transactional apps; British inflation down and Harris + Hoole close coffee shops.
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NewsHeavy fashion discounting slows July consumer price growth
Consumer price inflation slowed at a sharper-than-expected rate to 1.6% in July driven by a significant drop in clothing prices.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Irish inflation and eBay
Retail news round-up on August 8, 2014:S&P cuts Tesco’s credit rating, Consumer price index inflation in Ireland up 0.3%, eBay gains top spot as most popular retailer on mobile
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NewsShop prices fall 1.9% in July marking 15th consecutive deflationary month
Shop prices fell sharply in July, marking the fifteenth consecutive month of decline as food inflation dropped to its lowest rate.