UK retailers flag inflation risk from Middle East disruption
UK retailers warn Middle East conflict disruption is adding inflation pressure across supply chains, raising risks for food prices and wider consumer costs.
07 May 2026
07 May 2026
UK retailers warn Middle East conflict disruption is adding inflation pressure across supply chains, raising risks for food prices and wider consumer costs.
Australian retailers are calling for targeted government support as the Middle East crisis deepens global supply chain disruption and drives up operating costs.
Under the expanded arrangement, stores run by brands such as Food Lion, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop are now available through Uber Eats.
The wider agreement now includes Pepco distribution facilities in Poland, Hungary and Romania, along with an existing site in Spain.
Net sales fell 4.3% at actual exchange rates in the quarter, although they increased 2% at constant exchange rates.
Fulfilment runs through Amazon's temperature-controlled logistics infrastructure, with delivery timed to customer-specified windows to accommodate business operating hours.
Launched under Section 110 of the Data Protection Act 2018, the enquiry concerns Infinite Styles Services (Shein Ireland), the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa headquarters in Dublin.
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