Cost-Of-Living Crisis

Brexit Red Tape Puts Valentine's Day Thorn In UK Flower Trade

Giraffe Flowers in Manchester, northern England, is preparing for the annual Valentine's Day rush but florists fear that Brexit trade barriers will increas...

Sainsbury's Searches For More Cost Savings To Compete On Price

The next phase of British supermarket Sainsbury's strategy will aim to build on the momentum of a strong 2023 during which it said it drew customers b...

UK Food Prices To Keep Rising Through 2024, Industry Researcher Cautions

British food and drink prices will continue to rise in 2024, contributing to an extended cost-of-living crisis, a prominent grocery industry rese...

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.

Carrefour Drops PepsiCo For Now But Will It Make A Difference?

Carrefour says it has ditched PepsiCo products in four European countries for taking price hikes too far, but the negotiation tactic may have little impact...

UK Retailers See Weak Sales Growth In November Despite Black Friday Deals

British retail sales growth remained sluggish in November despite Black Friday deals, as the ongoing cost-of-living squeeze prompted shoppers to rein in sp...

Animal Protein Production To Grow At A Slower Pace In 2024, Rabobank Says

Animal protein production is expected to grow at a slower pace in 2024 as margins continue to tighten due to structural changes in market conditions, accor...