Inflation

French Inflation Rises 4.1% In December, As Expected

French consumer prices rose in December in line with expectations, preliminary data from the national statistics body showed, due to an increase in energy...

Private Labels vs Brands – Adapting To Consumer Shifts And Innovating Pricing Strategies

FMCG brands need to focus on ensuring they do not become less relevant as the weak recovery of grocery sales continues into 2024.

UK Shop Price Inflation Holds At Lowest Since June 2022, Says BRC

Prices charged by British store chains rose at the joint slowest pace in a year and a half in December, an industry group said on Tuesday.

Christmas Shopping Season Disappoints German Retailers: Ifo

German retailers' sentiment clouded over in December, according to a new survey, as Christmas shopping failed to offer a boost and expectations for th...

General Mills Cuts Annual Sales Forecast On Slowing Demand

General Mills cut its annual sales forecast, hurt by slowing demand for its higher-priced breakfast cereals, snack bars and pet food products.

Italian Packaging Technology Industry To See ‘Record’ Revenue In 2023

The Italian packaging technology industry expects revenue growth of 6% year on year to €9.05 billion, according to preliminary figures from MECS - Uci...

Spanish Retailer Mercadona To Raise Wages Up To 6% A Year Until 2028

Spain's largest supermarket chain Mercadona has agreed with labour unions to raise wages by up to 6% per year, up to 2028, the CCOO union said in a stateme...

Metro AG Meets Sales Expectations In FY 2022/23

German wholesale giant Metro AG achieved sales and adjusted EBITDA within its guidance range in its 2022/23 financial year and continued to implement its s...