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Shoppers" food price concerns at highest level for three years
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (384+ words) Factors such as events in the Middle East, fuel prices and more have all hit shopper confidence." The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD)s latest Shopper Vista data has shown over a third (34%) of shoppers are expecting to be worse…...
UK grocery 'now a two-tier economy' between discount and premium shoppers
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (350+ words) New Pricer data reveals the stark distinction between shopper types, lines bought and more. New research on UK grocery shopping has revealed a deepening divide between price-pressured and affluent consumers, with 47% having switched to discounters, while 91% of households bringing in…...
February sales figures show grey skies hit retail hard
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (460+ words) February's grim weather was just one factor impacting food sales that month." New retail sales data just released for the four weeks covering 1-28 February has revealed disappointing figures for retail. UK total retail sales increased by 1. 1% year-on-year, against a growth…...
Independent retailers warn of a bleak outlook for 2026 as confidence falls
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (240+ words) By Jake Kennedy4 March 2026 Registration is quick and easy and provides access to:" Register today to gain unlimited access to articles and to receive our great range of email newsletters. If you would like to share the information in this article,…...
Shoppers turned to own label and dine-in deals during event-filled February
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (572+ words) By Jake Kennedy4 March 2026 Meal deals, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year and more all affected till sales this February. Total till sales at the UK's major supermarkets grew +3. 3% in the last four weeks ending 21 February, according to new data released today…...
ACS and more respond to Rachel Reeves" Spring Statement
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (570+ words) This afternoon, Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave an update on her plans for the UK's economy. In a speech that was much more upbeat compared to her autumn statement, Reeves said she was on track to beat her target on the…...