Retail
NXT, JD., FRAS: Stocks to watch as disposable household income slumps
June 30, 2022 12:30 PM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights:,Disposable household income fell by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2022, as per data from ONS.,This was the fourth straight quarterly fall, making it the longest period ever since the records began.,Millions of people in the UK are troubled...
LOOK, VVO, SMWH: Retails stocks in focus as shop price inflation soars
June 29, 2022 08:52 AM BST| By Rishika RainaAmid the rising inflationary pressures, retailers have been trying to protect the customers by absorbing the maximum possible costs.
TSCO, SBRY, MKS: Stocks to watch as shoppers seek cheaper grocery options
June 28, 2022 01:10 PM BST| By Priya BhandariSupermarket shoppers are now shifting to cheaper food alternatives and giving up on organic and healthy food as they try to navigate a worsening cost of living crisis, according to new data published by NielsenIQ.
FRAS, NXT, MKS: Stocks to watch amid fall in consumer confidence
June 24, 2022 08:35 AM BST| By Priya BhandariHighlights,Confidence level among Britain’s consumers fell to the lowest level this month since the record began in 1974, with inflation rising faster than wages and looming recession.,Long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell to -41 in June from -...
MKS, SBRY, OCDO: Stocks to watch amidst soaring grocery bills
June 22, 2022 09:20 AM BST| By Priya BhandariThe average annual grocery bill for UK households is expected to jump by £380 this year as supermarket inflation hit 8.3%
Food price rise may hit 15%: 3 stocks you may look at before investing
June 16, 2022 11:24 AM BST| By Priya BhandariThe food price rises in the UK are likely to peak at 15% this summer, its highest level in over 20 years, a report by the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) stated. ©2022 Kalkine Media® The research revealed that the food price in.....
How is retailer B&M (LON: BME) faring amid cost-of-living crisis?
June 13, 2022 02:24 PM BST| By Abhishek SharmaIn the wake of the cost-of-living crisis, people are rushing to stores that offer cheap products and big discounts. There are several popular budget stores in the UK, but among those leading the race is B&M European Value Retail S.A. (LON: BME).....
LOOK, HSW, SMWH: Retail stocks investors may want to explore now
June 07, 2022 11:51 AM BST| By Rishika RainaHighlights As per the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor, there was a decline of 1.1% in May total sales this year as compared to the last year. Consumer footfall in the UK high street has gone up over the four-day long weekend to celebrate t.....
Sainsbury’s to face investors’ vote on workers’ pay. Should you go for it?
June 06, 2022 10:19 AM BST| By Rishika RainaUK’s leading supermarket chain J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) will be facing investors’ vote on the pay of its workers amid the cost-of-living crisis spiralling in the country. According to recent reports, a resolution regarding the paymen.....
KGF, NXT, GRG: Stocks you may closely watch with rising retail inflation
June 01, 2022 11:06 AM BST| By Priya BhandariUK consumers may face greater challenges in the coming months as shop price inflation accelerated to 2.8% in May at the fastest rate in almost 10 years. Food inflation surged to 4.3% from 3.5% in April, hitting its highest since April 2012 an.....
TSCO, SBRY, MKS: Stocks in focus as govt mulls return to imperial measurements
June 01, 2022 07:57 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights PM Boris Johnson is likely to announce a return to imperial measurements during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Supermarkets are not in favour of the move, saying that it will push the prices of groceries further up. .....
Sainsbury's (SBRY) pledges to keep prices in check: Should you invest?
May 31, 2022 07:29 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaThe high cost of living in the UK is troubling millions of households. With the rising costs of essentials, including groceries, people are forced to make a choice about where to spend money. Almost everything on the shelf costs significantly more .....
M&S (LON: MKS) to fully exit Russian operation: Should you invest now?
May 26, 2022 01:49 PM BST| By Priya BhandariThe British multinational retailer Marks and Spencer Plc (LON: MKS), which specialises in selling clothes, beauty, home, and food products, is in the news after the retailer announced that it is completely leaving its Russian franchise business. It.....
TSCO, SBRY, MKS: Supermarket stocks to eye amid rising grocery prices
May 25, 2022 07:22 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights In the four weeks to May 15, grocery prices in the UK rose at the fastest rate in 13 years. The items that saw the sharpest rise include savoury snacks, fresh meat, and dog food. Inflation in the UK reached the highest levels in.....
Retail sales are up, should you buy these FTSE stocks: TSCO, SBRY, PFD?
May 20, 2022 01:49 PM BST| By Rishika RainaHighlights The volumes of retail sales surged by 1.4% on a monthly basis after a decline of 1.2% in March, as per the latest ONS data. The jump in sales was mainly attributed to alcohol and tobacco. Earlier today, the results of the GfK survey.....
FRAS, NXT, MKS: Should you buy these retail stocks amid rising inflation?
May 18, 2022 05:41 PM BST| By Priya BhandariHighlights UK factories are increasing prices at a record pace amid soaring inflation in the country. Inflation in April hit 9%, up from 7% in March, driven largely by a 54% rise in the energy price cap at the start of the month. Last month, o.....
AUTO, MOTR, VTU: Are these used car dealers’ good investment choices?
May 11, 2022 07:25 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights: The sales of used electric cars in Q1 2022 were 120% more than in Q1 2021, according to the latest data. In the wake of the rising costs and lack of availability, the used cars market is growing rapidly. Most people dream of o.....
TSCO, SBRY, GRG: Stocks in focus as retail sales decline
May 10, 2022 10:41 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights A new survey has found that retail sales in the UK dropped by 0.3% in April as people struggled with the cost-of-living crisis. This is the first drop in sales since January 2021, when several stores remained shut due to the coronavi...
NXT, OCDO, MKS: Retail stocks to eye amid rise in footfall
May 06, 2022 03:01 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The footfall at retail stores in the UK has increased as shoppers have returned to physical stores. The total footfall is yet to reach its pre-COVID-19 levels as high inflation has forced people to keep their expenses in control. .....
Next (LON: NXT) sees over 21% rise in sales: Should you hold stock?
May 05, 2022 02:07 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Next Plc reported over a 21% increase in its full-price sales in the 13 weeks to 30 April 2022. The rise in the company’s sales has been attributed to more footfall at physical stores following the relaxations in COVID-19 guid.....