All Inflation articles – Page 20
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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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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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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.
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NewsGrocers angry as UBS slams ‘unfair’ food hikes
Supermarkets could face a competition inquiry because of food price hikes according to investment bank UBS.
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NewsSales slowdown at Primark sparks City retail sector fears
Value fashion powerhouse Primark sounded a warning that shoppers have been reluctant to open their purses since the start of the year, knocking City sentiment towards retailers.
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NewsCity lukewarm on the outlook for retail
As pressure continued to bear down on general retail stocks, Nomura and Espirito Santo issued notes assessing prospects.
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NewsJohn Lewis chief warns against interest rate rises
John Lewis managing director Andy Street has warned that a rise in interest rates would negatively impact consumer confidence.
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NewsCarpetright cautions prices will rise in 2011
Floorings giant Carpetright is to hike up its prices by about 8% this year as it seeks to mitigate soaring costs including freight and petrol.
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NewsNomura kicks off food coverage with Tesco tip
Broker Nomura has begun coverage of food retailers with Tesco as a key stock pick.
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NewsGrocers slow as discounters return to form
The grocery sector slowed last month in the four weeks to January 23, when the hard discounters returned to form in what was a tough consumer climate.
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OpinionInflation hides a multitude of sins
“Lies, damned lies and retailers’ Christmas trading statements.” As a retail analyst I always hated January and its seemingly never ending stream of sales updates.