Consumer Confidence

Campbell's Lowers Full-Year Forecasts On Weak Demand

Campbell's has lowered its annual sales and profit forecasts, signalling weak demand for snacks amid competition from private-label brands.

UK Baker Greggs' Sales Growth Slows Again In Tough Market

British bakery and fast food chain Greggs said sales growth slowed further in the early weeks of 2025 and as its chief executive warned of a 'tough' year a...

Dino Polska Posts Full-Year Net Profit Growth Of 7.2%

Polish food retail chain Dino reported a preliminary full-year net profit of 1.51 billion zlotys (€362.4 million), up 7.2% year-on-year.

S Group Reports Growth In Operating Profit In FY 2024

Finnish retailer S Group has reported 11.7% year-on-year growth in operating profit to €499 million in its financial year 2024.

Waitrose Parent John Lewis Says On Track For Profit Growth

John Lewis Partnership said it was on track to deliver 'significantly higher' annual profit after a media report that it was unlikely to hit an internal ta...

UK Consumer Morale Sinks To Lowest Since Late 2023: GfK Survey

British consumer confidence sank this month to its lowest level in over a year, marking the steepest drop between December and January since 2011.

UK's Cranswick Sees Annual Profit To Meet Market Views After Bumper Christmas

Cranswick said it had a record Christmas trading period, buoyed by strong demand for its premium value-added products, which would help its full-year profi...

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Factors That Shaped UK Retail Sales Performance During The 'Golden Quarter'

British retail sales declined 0.3% month-on-month in December, the latest data from ONS showed. ESM examines the various factors that affected the sector.