M&S boss labels Autumn Budget a “tax grab”
M&S CEO Stuart Machin has responded to the Government’s Autumn Budget, criticising the increase in taxes for the business over the last three Budgets.
UK businesses affected by European fridge hack
The UK food supply chain has been impacted by a cyber-attack on supermarket fridges across Europe.
FDF warns food inflation will “arrive later and persist for longer”
According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, the inflation rate for food prices has remained the same for three months.
Grocery retail’s next evolution: the rise of ‘sentient’ stores
The next competitive advantage in grocery retail won’t come from technology alone, but from stores that can turn live data into intelligence and action, says Toby Pickard, retail futures senior partner, IGD.
Co-op reports £45m in losses for H1 2026
Co-op has published its financial results for the first half of 2026, stating that it had navigated “challenging markets” with growth in sales and market share.
IGD report finds own-brand “closing the gap” on quality and trust
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has urged food manufacturers to focus on proving their added value by focusing on brand visibility and innovation.