All articles by Alec Mattinson – Page 31
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NewsCity News: THG investors buoyed by possible takeover as losses deepen
Long-suffering THG investors were buoyed by news of another suitor exploring taking the beleaguered group back private, but enthusiasm was dented by heavier-than-expected annual losses just a day later
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NewsHalewood losses hiked by cost of moving JJ Whitley out of Russia
The costs covered repurposing its distillery in Chorley and seeking new glass suppliers amid international shortages
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NewsNestlé agrees European frozen pizza joint venture with PAI PArtners
Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have agreed to set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales fall in March as shoppers cut back
UK retail sales volumes fell back in March as soaring inflation, food availability and wet weather hit shopping activity
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NewsMedia Bites 21 April: WH Smith, Deliveroo, Pepco Group
WH Smith’s profits have more than doubled thanks to a rebound in airport passenger numbers and the opening of new stores
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NewsCity snapshot: Travel rebound boosts WH Smith sales and profits
A strong rebound in UK and international travel has boosted first-half sales at retail group WH Smith, which plans to open 120 more travel stores to tap this growth
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NewsMedia Bites 20 April: Food price inflation, Tesco/Lidl, Nestlé
Food inflation accelerated to a 45-year high last month but the pace of price rises should ease as the year progresses
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NewsMedia Bites 19 April: Planet Organic/Sainsbury’s, THG, eggs
Sainsbury’s has joined a queue of bargain-hunting shoppers examining a last-ditch rescue of the Planet Organic brand
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NewsButternut Box extends European reach with PsiBufet acquisition
UK-based DTC dogfood player Butternut Box has strengthened its position in continental Europe with the acquisition of Polish fresh dogfood company PsiBufet
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Comment & OpinionThe price of taking THG private may prove hard for bidders to swallow
In its short and not entirely successful time on the stock exchange, THG has been no stranger to failed takeover approaches. Will Apollo fare differently?
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NewsCity snapshot: THG falls to £496m operating loss as margins slide
Online beauty and nutrition retailer and brand owner THG has reported a £496m annual operating loss as its margins were slashed by a reluctance to pass on inflationary price increases and investment in customer retention
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NewsTHG shares jump on Apollo ‘preliminary’ takeover approach
THG shares have jumped more than 40% today after it confirmed it has been approached by private equity giant Apollo Global Management over a possible deal
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NewsMedia Bites 17 April: Asda, John Lewis Partnership, THG
Asda has launched what it claims is Britain’s biggest autonomous grocery home delivery trial
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NewsSurging Harringtons sales see IPN revenues jump by 24%
Dry dog food sales were up 24% in the year to 25 June 2022
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NewsMarket reacts positively as Tesco beats expectations despite margin squeeze
Tesco’s margins and profits were hit by shoppers cutting back last year, but the market reacted positively to its tightrope walk between protecting margins and market share
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NewsCity snapshot: Devro delists from stock exchange as £564m takeover completes
Scottish sausage skin maker Devro will delist from the stock exchange today after finalising its £564m takeover by German group Aria.
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NewsMedia Bites 14 April: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s/milk
Britain’s biggest grocer expects flat full-year profits as inflation continues to take a toll on its customers and suppliers
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NewsTesco is doing what it can to support shoppers, says CEO Murphy
The Tesco boss was speaking as the UK’s biggest grocer posted a 5.3% increase in group sales to £57.7bn for the year to 25 February
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NewsTesco profits halved amid ‘incredibly tough year’ for consumers
Tesco’s full-year profits have more than halved as lower sales volumes, cost inflation and writedowns of its property and assets due to economic conditions. Plus Science in Sport decides against sale and trading updates from PZ Cussons and Imperial Brands
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NewsRicky Gervais invests in canned water brand Cano Water
UK canned water market leader Cano Water has received multimillion-pound funding from investors including the comedian