GBP/USD await fresh clues to extend the previous day’s recovery. The post-Brexit drama between the UK and the EU continues, the Irish election is the additional ones to watch. The UK data dump, Carney’s speech and Fed Chair Powell’s Testimony will be the key while […]
Fresh berry producers jointly announcing a new packaging goal for all berry clamshells throughout North America In a big step to help reduce the fresh produce industry’s environmental impact, major North American fresh berry producers have announced their commitment to use 100 per cent recycle-ready […]
GBP/USD fell 0.50% to $1.2994, but had been as low as $1.2961 after data showed unexpected weakness in U.K. industrial production and GDP data in November. The data followed remarks by Bank of England monetary policy member Gertjan Vlieghe Vlieghe, who said he […]
Lidl’s UK business reported an 11 per cent increase in sales over the Christmas period, which the discount retailer said made it the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket over the festive season. The group said the rise was largely driven by rising alcohol […]
Wm Morrison said group sales were down 1.7 per cent on a same-store basis in the 22 weeks to 5 January amid “unusually challenging” conditions, but held its profit forecasts for the current year unchanged.Total sales in the 22-week period were down 1.8 per […]
Exports of blueberries from South Africa have increased rapidly so far this season, with the possibility of South Africa reaching 50,000 tonnes no longer just a dream, according to industry leaders. As the South African Berry Producers Association (SABPA) met for its annual meeting to […]
Accelerated expansion plans could see German discounter eat further into Big Four’s market share Lidl plans to accelerate its UK store openings and take its total to 1,000 by 2023, The Sunday Times has reported. This is the latest bold plan from the retailer, which […]
Profits at Sainsbury’s have been almost wiped out for the first half of the year after being hit by costs relating to store closures. In September, Sainsbury’s said it would shut a number of stores, including many Argos outlets as it moves the brand into […]