Food sales drive retail growth, finds BRC
BRC has reported that the return to growth seen by retail sales was driven by an increase in food purchases.
“Downward leg of inflation is nearly over”, says IGD
IGD has released a Viewpoint report, ‘New Government, new direction?’, predicting the ‘levelling off’ of food inflation in 2025.
IGD predicts a “boom” in online and convenience retailing
IGD has revealed that although the UK grocery market returned to real growth in 2024, inflation is still its main driver.
Retailers “hope for brighter sales” after delayed purchases
The British Retail Consortium has released combined March and April total sales figures, reporting delayed sales for the season.
“Profound shortage” of skills in food sector – IGD report
A new report from IGD has outlined the industry’s challenges to growth and the problem of labour shortages.
