Inflation

UK Shoppers 'More Optimistic' About Festive Season, Asda Says

UK shoppers are feeling more optimistic about the festive season with the easing of financial pressures facing UK households, according to the latest consu...

Retailers Hope To Draw Picky Black Friday Shoppers To Stores

Retailers around the world are hoping millions of shoppers will take advantage of Black Friday discounts in the kickoff to the key holiday s...

UK Consumer Confidence Jumps Despite Lingering Inflation Pain

British consumers have turned more optimistic about the outlook for the economy and their personal finances this month but their mood remains a long way of...

A New Era For FMCG Pricing As Demand Contraction Continues: Circana

The latest FMCG Demand Signals report from Circana suggests that consumer demand is not likely to recover until the second half of 2024.

Retailers Expect Supply Chain Woes Ahead Of 2023 Holiday Season, Study Finds

Consumer products and retail (CPR) companies are anticipating supply chain challenges ahead of this year's holiday season, with 42% foreseeing to stockouts...

Walmart Lifts Targets As Shoppers Pick Low-Priced Groceries For The Holiday

Walmart raised its annual sales and profit forecast for the second straight quarter, signalling a strong start to the holiday season.

Canada's Loblaw Sees Quarterly Revenue Rise, Maintains Annual Target

Canadian food and pharmacy retailer Loblaw has reported a 5% increase in third-quarter revenue, aided by robust demand for drugs as well as discounted...

Target Forecasts Strong Holiday-Quarter Profit On Lower Inventory Levels, Supply-Chain Costs

Target forecast holiday-quarter profit largely above Wall Street expectations as the big-box retailer benefits from easing supply-chain costs and its effor...