All Inflation articles – Page 3
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NewsUncertain outlook despite shop price inflation stabilising
Shop price inflation remained unchanged in July, benefiting from high comparatives last year, but the outlook remains uncertain for the remainder of the year, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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News'Fierce competition between retailers' helped keep inflation down in June
The rate of inflation in the UK held firm in June and in line with the Bank of England’s target, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsShop price inflation has eased thanks to investment in retail ‘paying off’, says BRC
Shop price inflation has fallen to its lowest level since October 2021 as retailers’ investments in operations and supply chains is “paying off”, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsInflation falls to lowest point in nearly three years
The rate of inflation has declined to its lowest level in almost three years, official data shows.
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DataWhat the latest market share data tells us about the UK grocery sector
Retail Week sits down with Kantar’s head of retail and consumer insight Fraser McKevitt to look at the implications for the grocery sector from the latest market share data
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NewsShop price inflation eases again as it returns to ‘normal levels’
Shop price inflation has eased to its lowest level since November 2021, returning to “normal levels”, the British Retail Consortium has said.
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Analysis‘Reasons for retailer optimism, despite damp and gloomy April’
Despite a damp and gloomy April impacting customer spend, there are plenty of reasons for UK retailers to be quietly cheerful about the months ahead. Here are some of the ways retailers can capitalise on continuing consumer caution.
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NewsInflation 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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AnalysisInflation, 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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NewsInflation 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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NewsSector 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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NewsGrocery 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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NewsFood 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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AnalysisBuzz 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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AnalysisHow 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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NewsUK 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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NewsSteep fall in inflation helped by food price changes
Inflation fell to 4.6% in October, official data has shown.
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NewsExclusive: 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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AnalysisRetail 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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NewsGrocery 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.