Inflation

UK Shop Prices Fall Less Sharply In November: Survey

Prices in British shops fell less sharply this month, according to a survey from the British Retail Consortium.

UK Retail Sales Plunged Before New Government's Budget: ONS

British retail sales fell by much more than expected in October, according to official data that added to other signs of a loss of momentum in the economy.

UK Consumers Cheer Up A Bit As Budget Nerves Lift, GfK Survey Shows

British consumers have turned less pessimistic following the government's first budget and the US presidential election, according to a new survey.

Target Faces Muted Holiday Sales As Budget-Conscious Shoppers Prioritise Value

Target forecast holiday-quarter comparable sales and profit below estimates as value-conscious consumers shopped for low-priced essentials at rival retaile...

Greenyard Delivers ‘Solid’ Top-Line Performance In H1 2024/25

Fresh produce firm Greenyard has reported 'solid' topline growth in the first half of its financial year with an increase in net sales and adjusted EBITDA.

Walmart Raises Annual Forecasts, Betting On Strong Holiday Shopping

Walmart has raised its annual sales and profit forecast for the third consecutive time, a sign that it may be gaining market share ahead of the holiday sea...

Canada's Loblaw Hurt By Weak Demand For Household Items, Misses Q3 Revenue Estimates

Canadian supermarket retailer Loblaw Companies missed third-quarter revenue estimates, hurt by a slowdown in the demand for its non-essential goods such as...

China Consumer Prices Rise Slowest In Four Months, Despite Stimulus

China's consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in four months in October while producer price deflation deepened, data showed on Saturday, even as Beijin...