All Inflation articles – Page 19
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NewsFood inflation slows in July
Food inflation slowed in July to 5.2% from 5.7% the previous month.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can statistics on inflation be used as a benchmark?
Can the official statistics on inflation be used as a benchmark for the spending power of our customers?
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OpinionRetailers have to adapt or die
The outlook for UK consumer spending continues to be weak with disposable incomes under increasing pressure, driven largely by the cost of living rising faster than income growth, which in turn is exacerbated by the threat of ongoing public sector cuts.
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NewsInflation remains unchanged at 4.5% in May
Inflation remained unchanged at 4.5% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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AnalysisHow can retailers crack China?
China is now the second biggest economy in the world. Rebecca Thomson looks at the numbers and considers how retailers can reap rewards from this global superpower.
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AnalysisAt the margins
At every turn, retailers are staring at rising costs. With deflation a thing of the past, how can they manage their margins and remain profitable? Charlotte Hardie considers the challenges ahead.
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Analysis
Gap needs fresh approach to reverse domestic fall
Gap chief executive Glenn Murphy has given himself five months to stop years of bleeding at the eponymous brand.
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AnalysisReasons to be cheerful
The bank holiday festivities are over and it is back to the grind of tough trading and ferocious competition. But it’s not all doom and gloom for the industry. Here we highlight why there is plenty of reason for optimism…
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NewsWolfson remains cautious despite strong performance from Next
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson remained cautious this week despite reporting better than expected sales, warning that any rises in commodity prices or interest rates could slow growth.
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NewsOverseas helps Clarks profits to break £100m
Clarks’ group pre-tax profit has topped £100m for the first time in its 185 year history despite a “challenging” UK market.
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NewsCarpetright sheds 350 jobs and 12 stores as cost drive continues
Carpetright has made about 350 job cuts in the past 12 months as it slashes costs in a difficult market.
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OpinionTransformation takes time
Retailers should look on today’s tough market as an opportunity, says Sir Geoff Mulcahy.
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AnalysisWhat's big in 2011?
What is the state of UK retail in early 2011? That’s what Retail Week sought to find out with Retail 2011, the authoritative analysis of UK retail today. In this extract from the report, we look at the key themes that emerge.
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OpinionWhen the going gets tough...
As we head towards summer it’s now clear that this will be a very difficult year for UK retail.
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OpinionPushing water uphill
Thank heavens for Marks & Spencer. No, I’m not referring to its ready meals saving my latest dinner party.
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NewsFood inflation drops as grocers ramp up promotions
Food inflation dropped in March as grocers ramped up promotions, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsCo-op focuses on non-food as grocery growth slows
The Co-operative Group is to ramp up its online non-food online operations but expects the grocery market to remain tough.
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NewsSainsbury’s King warns slump in consumer confidence will persist
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has signalled that consumer sentiment has collapsed since the beginning of the year and shows no signs of improvement.
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NewsFood inflation stabilises
Food inflation has stabilised following sharp increases, as grocers gear up promotions.