Inflation

World Bank's Malpass Says War In Ukraine May Trigger Global Recession

World Bank president David Malpass has suggested that Russia's war in Ukraine and its impact on food and energy prices, as well as the availability of fert...

UK Shoppers Feeling More Uncomfortable As Inflation Rises, Kantar Data Shows

Just one third of UK households now consider themselves to be in a 'comfortable' financial situation, with 43% describing their situation as 'managing' and...

Meat Producer Cranswick Confident Of Navigating Industry Challenges

Meat producer Cranswick has maintained its outlook for the coming year, noting that it continues to manage 'unprecedented' labour and supply chain challeng...

Rowe To Exit M&S This Week With Jump In Profit, But Much Still To Do

Steve Rowe will step down as chief executive of Marks & Spencer on Wednesday after a turbulent six years in the top job, with his internal successor se...

E.Leclerc Study Highlights Impact Of Rising Food Costs In France

A study commissioned by French retailer E.Leclerc has found that almost all French consumers (96%) feel the impact of rising costs in their shopping...

U.S. Retail Sales Increase Strongly In April

Retail sales increased solidly in the US in April as consumers bought motor vehicles amid an improvement in supply and frequented restaurants, showing no s...