UK

UK Grocery Price Inflation Falls At Slower Rate: Kantar

British grocery price inflation declined at a slower rate in January as the proportion of items purchased on promotion dropped compared to December, accord...

Sprite Goes 'Label-Free' In The UK As Part Of New Trial

Coca‑Cola Great Britain has removed labels from Sprite and Sprite Zero 500ml rPET bottles as part of a trial aimed at simplifying the recycling process and...

Lower Inflation Lifts UK Consumer Sentiment To Two-Year High: GfK

British consumers are their most confident since January 2022 as lower inflation helped them to feel better about their finances, a survey showed.

UK Retail Sales Dive In January At Fastest Pace In Three Years: CBI

British retail sales volumes slid in January at the fastest pace for three years, according to an industry survey which echoed weak official data published...

Food And Beverage M&A Activity 'Surges' In UK

The UK food and beverage sector saw a 'surge' in merger and acquisition activity last year, a new study by Oghma Partners has found, with 116 deals taking...

Bakkavor Optimistic After Profits Exceed Market Expectations In FY2023

Prepared food firm Bakkavor expects increased profitability in 2024 after its profits exceeded expectations in full-year 2023.

Lidl GB Increases Hourly Pay For Third Time In 12 Months

Lidl GB said it would raise hourly pay for its store and warehouse workers to up to £13.85 (€16.2) in London and up to £13 in th...

Four Challenges Facing UK Retailers In 2024: AJ Bell

Retailers in the UK will continue to face a slowdown in sales growth in 2024, with consumer confidence remaining fragile and competition intense, AJ Bell i...