Inflation

Cooler UK Weather Chills Retail Sales In June

British retail sales volumes fell by more than expected in June, after unseasonably cooler weather put off shoppers, official figures showed on Friday.

Discounter B&M Reports Drop In Like-For-Like UK Sales

B&M has reported lower like-for-like revenue in its UK business in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, saying wet weather dampened demand for seasonal it...

Nigeria To Suspend Taxes On Certain Food Imports To Curb Rising Prices

Nigeria plans to suspend taxes on certain food imports including wheat and maize for 150-days, and recommend a retail price to try to bring under control r...

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Navigating The Impact Of Conscious Shoppers On Volume Sales 

As consumers re-evaluate the essentials vs. discretionary items in their shopping baskets amidst changing economic conditions, both national brands and pri...

Swiss Inflation Dips Slightly, Consumer Prices Rise In June

Swiss inflation dipped slightly last month, government data showed in the first reading on prices after the Swiss National Bank (SNB) cut interest rat...

Australian Retail Sales Bounce In May As Discounting Tempts

Australian retail sales enjoyed a rare bounce in May as discounting and early sales events tempted consumers who were otherwise struggling with stubborn in...

UK Grocery Market Returns To Real Growth In 2024, Inflation Still A Major Factor: IGD

UK grocery market returned to real growth in 2024 with inflation as the main driver, according to a detailed forecast from IGD.

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European Consumer Spend Set To Gradually Recover, Notes Moody’s

European consumer spending is set to gradually recover over the next 12 months, as inflation eases and interest rates fall, a new report from Moody's has f...