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<p>Nestlé CEO Ulf Mark Schneider said: 'We are seeing huge upward pressure on energy, some of the agricultural commodities, and also transportation costs.' File picture: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty</p>

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Nestlé boss warns shoppers to expect more price increases

Until now, consumers have absorbed higher prices — but inflation has seen Nestlé's sales ease back 0.2% in Q3

<p>Convenience stores are among the worst impacted by soaring energy costs due to their long opening hours, said cheif executive of Retail Excellence Ireland Duncan Graham. Stock picture: Getty</p>

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Retailers set to face further staff shortages towards Christmas due to energy costs

<p>Carlsberg said it was in the process of negotiating another price increase with customers to offset higher costs, including energy.</p>

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Carlsberg beer sales robust but will seek another price increase to offset higher costs

Boohoo's sales fall

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Fashion firms Boohoo and Asos face probes over potential 'greenwashing' advert claims

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group confirms retail expansion in Cork and Newbridge

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Mike Ashley's Frasers Group confirms retail expansion in Cork and Newbridge

Melior takes a piece of sweet company Rose Confectionery

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Melior takes a piece of sweet company Rose Confectionery

C&C shares surge as Bulmers owner back in profit despite Covid impact

C&C shares surge as Bulmers owner back in profit despite Covid impact

Covid lockdowns may dent profits but C&C says its ciders and beer have been trading well, and it has hedged against inflation

Wed, 16 Mar, 2022

Brown Thomas plans to invest in its Cork and Limerick stores

Brown Thomas plans to invest in its Cork and Limerick stores

Luxury retailer intends to provide the in-store experience that shoppers crave, and plans to open a new store in Dundrum too

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

Jameson owner sees no supply issue as sales drive Pernod Ricard growth

Jameson owner sees no supply issue as sales drive Pernod Ricard growth

Irish Distillers says it's mitigated supply chain problems as record sales of Jameson drive revenues for its parent company

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Coca-Cola BodyArmor

From Coke to Hellmann's, consumer goods giants warn inflation may dent profits

Prices in the US rose by 7.5% last month — the largest surge in inflation for four decades

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Baby gets bottle feeding

Reckitt seeks to sell off its infant formula business

British consumer goods company's shares are boosted by its review of its baby formula unit — but it may be a 'hard sell'

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Coca-Cola sales get jab boost but US and Europe lag behind

Coca-Cola sales get jab boost but US and Europe lag behind

Soft drinks maker's sales beat expectations worldwide in the first quarter to climb 6% — but the recovery has been uneven

Mon, 19 Apr, 2021