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Ocado confirms job losses amid £150m cost-cutting drive

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Inflation

This coverage analyses the impact of inflation on the UK retail industry, focusing on costs, pricing strategies, consumer spending, and operational challenges. Reporting highlights economic trends, retailer responses, supply chain pressures, and leadership decisions to manage margins and demand. Designed for executives and managers, it offers insights to navigate inflationary pressures while maintaining competitiveness.

Inflation

This coverage analyses the impact of inflation on the UK retail industry, focusing on costs, pricing strategies, consumer spending, and operational challenges. Reporting highlights economic trends, retailer responses, supply chain pressures, and leadership decisions to manage margins and demand. Designed for executives and managers, it offers insights to navigate inflationary pressures while maintaining competitiveness.

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Economy

TUC calls on Bank of England to ‘go further’ with rates cuts

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2026-02-16

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UK retail sales see 2.7% boost in January after ‘drab’ December

Economy

UK retail sales see 2.7% boost in January after ‘drab’ December

Growth in food and non-food sectors outpaced 12-month average despite ongoing concerns…

2026-02-10

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BoE holds interest rates at 3.75%

Economy

BoE holds interest rates at 3.75%

In December, the bank had voted to cut rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the level it had…

2026-02-05

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Card Factory revenues rise 7.3% despite Christmas trading hit

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Card Factory revenues rise 7.3% despite Christmas trading hit

The group said this was in line with expectations and reflected a ‘challenging’ consumer…

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Shop price inflation rises to 1.5% in January, BRC finds

Economy

Shop price inflation rises to 1.5% in January, BRC finds

Non-food retailers saw a return to inflation at 0.3%, following a 0.6% decline in December

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Consumer optimism improves in January despite spending drop

Economy

Consumer optimism improves in January despite spending drop

Consumer confidence in the wider economy improved to -32 in January, rising from -38 in…

2026-01-22

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Inflation rises to 3.4% in December

People Moves

Inflation rises to 3.4% in December

Inflation increased to 3.4% in December, slightly higher than economists expected, driven up…

2026-01-21

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Morrisons posts strong Christmas sales as annual earnings hold steady

Supermarkets

Morrisons posts strong Christmas sales as annual earnings hold steady

Morrisons has recorded improved sales growth over the Christmas trading period, as the…

2026-01-21

2 min read