Co-operative Warns UK Supply Chain Crisis Will Push up Prices and Put Pressure on Profits

Co-operative Warns UK Supply Chain Crisis Will Push up Prices and Put Pressure on Profits
An undated file photo shows a branch of the Co-operative food store in Islington, north London. Yui Mok/PA
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The Co-operative warned of food price increases and pressure on its annual profits from the mounting supply chain crisis as it swung to a half-year loss.

The group’s Chief Executive, Steve Murrells, told the PA news agency that supermarket price rises are “coming” as retailers across the UK battle with the lorry driver shortage, increased shipping costs, and global commodity price rises.