All Inflation articles – Page 20
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NewsBullish outlook for retail despite jitters
General retailers were down over the week while their food counterparts were up - both underperformed a flattish market.
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NewsGo Outdoors triples profit to £4.3m and rejigs management
Outdoor specialist Go Outdoors’ pre-tax profits more than tripled from £1.2m to £4.3m in the year to January 3 and the retailer has rejigged management roles.
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NewsLacklustre sales fail to dent general stores
General stores rose over the week versus the All-share index, even edging up on Tuesday when the latest BRC sales data showed a lacklustre performance.
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NewsHalfords set to cut space as web sales accelerate
Retailer to cut space by at least 15% as online allows it to downsize its portfolio.
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AnalysisThe food fight shifts from price to quality
After slugging it out on price in the recession, supermarkets have switched their focus to product quality.
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AnalysisIf consumer confidence is down, why are sales rising?
Consumer confidence has fallen yet again and many expect the decline to continue - so why are sales growing, with shoppers seemingly defying their mood?
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NewsTreats are back, say Tesco and Sainsbury’s
As Tesco and Sainsbury’s report favourable results, there is evidence consumers are trading up again
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NewsAsia and Fresh & Easy give Tesco a little help
Food retail stocks lagged both their general retail peers and the market as a whole again despite a robust set of half-year results from Tesco.
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OpinionHold retail back and hold the recovery back
As the politicians become fixated on the party conference season, let’s hope they caught at least a glimpse of London Fashion Week.
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NewsFood inflation hits one-year high
Food inflation in August hit 3.8%, its highest level for a year, according to the BRC.
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NewsPromotions at a high as Co-op profits rise
About 40% of products on Co-operative Group’s food stores are on promotion at present - the highest level in recent times.
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NewsSector fears cause general retailers to be downgraded
Broker Singer has downgraded forecasts for 17 general retailers by up to 10% because of fears about sector prospects.
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OpinionLike-for-like focus disturbs real picture
Forecasting the nature and shape of demand is always challenging because the consumer has, to a significant degree, the freedom to totally ignore supply if they want to.
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OpinionRetail outlook on the edge of a precipice
Rather like the summer weather, dark clouds have gathered over retail over the past fortnight.
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NewsValue sector warning from M&Co as it doubles profits
The fashion retailer has defied the recession but says price increases will challenge value retailers
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Rise in wheat price will be ‘manageable’, says analyst
Fears that the spike in global wheat prices could indicate an alarming upward trend in costs for food retailers have been downplayed.
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NewsCity forces Ocado to slash IPO share price
The City kept up pressure on Ocado as it prepared for Wednesday’s float and, at the last moment, forced the online grocer to slash its asking price.
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NewsGrocers face muted growth, warns Bond
Asda chairman Andy Bond has cautioned that grocers face “two years of muted growth” as shoppers continue to tighten their belts in the tough climate.
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AnalysisThe price is right?
Despite topline inflation being high, an expected period of low shop price inflation could be painful for food retailers
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NewsConsumer confidence up despite economic concerns
Consumer confidence has risen to its highest level since November 2007 but many consumers are still concerned about the economy, bills and debt.