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Deflation

This coverage examines deflation and its implications for the UK retail sector, focusing on price trends, consumer behaviour, and business strategy in a declining price environment. Reporting highlights economic indicators, sector responses, and challenges retailers face in maintaining margins and demand during periods of deflation. Retail executives, finance managers, and strategists can use these insights to plan for shifting market conditions.

Deflation

This coverage examines deflation and its implications for the UK retail sector, focusing on price trends, consumer behaviour, and business strategy in a declining price environment. Reporting highlights economic indicators, sector responses, and challenges retailers face in maintaining margins and demand during periods of deflation. Retail executives, finance managers, and strategists can use these insights to plan for shifting market conditions.

Shop price inflation edges up in December as food prices rise

Shop price inflation rose to 0.7% year on year in December, up from 0.6% in November, as…

Is Pets at Home really a victim of a ‘subdued’ pet market?

“It’s not just one issue behind Pets at Home’s challenges. A squeeze on household budgets,…

Spring heatwave drives B&M sales up 4% to £1.4bn

B&M saw its first quarter revenues rise 4.4% to £1.4bn for the 13 weeks ended 28 June…

Shop prices return to inflation as retailers struggle to shoulder costs

Shop price inflation increased to 0.4% year on year in June, compared with a decline of 0.1%…

Pets at Home FY profits rise 14% to £120m despite flat revenues

Pets at Home has seen its profit before tax rise 14% to £120.6m for the year ended 27 March…

Fresh food prices drive food inflation up 2.8% in May

Food inflation increased to 2.8% year-on-year in May, rising for the fourth consecutive…

Food inflation rises alongside labour costs

Food inflation increased to 0.1% in April, against a decline of -0.4% in March, as prices…

Retailers refrain from price rises despite looming costs, BRC finds

Retailers did not resort to price rises throughout March, according to the latest BRC-NIQ…

Shop price inflation remains at 0.7% despite surge in food prices

Shop price inflation remained in deflation at 0.7% in February, after also falling to -0.7%…

Today’s news in brief-28/1/25

HMV owner Doug Putman is reportedly exploring a bid for WH Smith’s high street arm after the…
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