South African Household Hunger Reaches Highest Level Since 2010 – Shoprite
Household hunger reached its highest level in 15 years in South Africa in 2025, notes the South African Food Security Index 2026.
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UK Inflation And Borrowing Climb Before Healey’s First Budget Wednesday
UK inflation and borrowing exceeded forecasts, adding pressure for household support in next week's budget and a Bank of England rate hike.
Nearly half of shoppers are worried about affording holiday gifts this year
Concerns about the job market, as well as personal and household debt, are affecting how much consumers plan to spend this season, per an ICSC report.
French FMCG Spending Remained Subdued In 'Back To School' Period
French FMCG consumption remained somewhat sluggish in the back to school period, with household spending increasing by just 0.8% in the four weeks to 6 Sep...
Strategic Shopping Slashes Italian Household Grocery Bills Up To 40% – Altroconsumo
Italian Altroconsumo’s annual price survey reveals that strategic shopping can slash annual household grocery bills by up to 40%.
Persil-Maker Henkel Raises Organic Growth Guidance For FY 2026
Henkel raised its full-year sales outlook after strong H1 organic growth, driven by positive pricing and volumes across both business units.