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NewsShoppers’ food price concerns at highest level for three years
New IGD research shows an ongoing cautiousness among grocery shoppers
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NewsTrade body responds to rumours of a price cap on essential supermarket foods
The ACS has responded to news this week the Government might consider a cap on prices in supermarkets
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NewsOn-pack promotions stage a comeback as shopper enthusiasm peaks
New data shows 78% of shoppers love on-pack promotions in a steep rise from two years ago
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NewsBRC responds to the King’s Speech and its impact on retailers
The British Retail Consortium has issued a detailed response to the King’s Speech yesterday
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NewsLocal shops and more welcome extra protections detailed in King’s Speech
Trade bodies have reacted positively to new bills announced today by King Charles
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NewsIndependent retailers warned over music licensing costs
A new podcast retail-focused highlights the importance of licensing in stores playing music
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NewsIndustry responds as BRC reports sales drop for April due to consumer uncertainty
BRC’s monthly sales monitor shows UK total retail sales decreased by 3% year-on-year in April
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NewsPost Office counters report record breaking 40m cash transactions in Q1 this year
New data shows nearly 40m cash withdrawals and deposits were made at branches in Q1 of 2026
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NewsTrade bodies renew calls for transparency in energy market for small businesses
Trade bodies including the ACS have again called for more transparency when it comes to energy costs
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NewsBusiness costs and rising crime top of agenda for new ACS chief executive
New ACS chief executive Ed Woodall has outlined his priorities for the trade body as the convenience sector faces mounting challenges including rising costs, crime and rogue traders
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NewsTypical UK grocery basket now costs 68 minutes of work
Data shows increase in equivalent cost of a typical UK baskets with the convenience sector in an admirable position
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NewsBooker grows sales and profits despite declining tobacco sales
Booker Wholesale sees sales growth despite a decline in tobacco sales
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NewsNew ACS chief executive highlights challenges to convenience stores
New ACS chief executive Ed Woodall issued a rallying cry to ACS members
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Features and analysisJW Filshill partners with Eden Farm to boost its Keystore frozen sales
Wholesaler JW Filshill is collaborating with frozen food specialist Eden Farm
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NewsNew rateable property values come into effect for 2026 to 2029
New rateable values for over two million non-domestic properties have now come into effect
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NewsSGF study highlights true cost of minimum wage hikes for Scottish retailers
New research from the SGF signals the ongoing impact of costs on Scottish retailers
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NewsGrocery inflation holds steady as war in Middle East rages on
Take-home grocery sales increased by 4.4% in the four weeks to 22 March 2026
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NewsBira fears February's sales dip could signal shoppers reining in spending
Retailers association warns falling February sales are a sign of consumers cutting back
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NewsThe IGD forecasts food inflation spike as Middle East conflict continues
IGD warns UK households face higher grocery bills as instability drives up energy costs
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NewsKing Charles visits Greencore to see food waste innovation in action
His Majesty The King toured supplier Greencore’s Warrington food manufacturing site earlier this week