Growth in food sales “largely inflationary”
Over the five weeks from 31st August to 4th October, the British Retail Consortium reported a rise in food sales on the year.
Food inflation steady but labour costs push up input prices
According to the British Retail Consortium, food inflation remained unchanged on the year as prices were driven up by non-food inflation.
Food inflation rises to 5.1%
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest consumer price inflation rates, finding that the 12-month inflation rate for food had risen.
ONS finds food value sales up 1.3% in July
Food store volume sales dropped 0.2% during the month of July, the Office for National Statistics has found.
BRC appoints new board chair
The British Retail Consortium has appointed Jo Whitfield CBE as chair, as Eve Williams is appointed to the board.
