Archive of all Booths articles – Page 14
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Analysis & FeaturesThe top 50 independents: How to be king of your own castle
It’s a brutal market out there in which to be an independent. So who would want to do it? What does it take?
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NewsFever-Tree adds eight-strong range of low-calorie fructose-sweetened drinks
Eight new diet SKUs replicating each of its flavours will roll out from this month into the big four…
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Analysis & Features10 new food and drink products launching for Mother's Day
From afternoon tea to after dinner drinks, brands and retailers have got Mother’s Day covered.
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NewsYealands winery launches ‘sustainability in action’ promotion
Four winners will be flown to New Zealand to “witness up close the variety of ways in which Yealands is at the cutting edge of sustainable wine production”
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Comment & OpinionEntrepreneurs will find a way even in harsh retail conditions
A few years ago, you couldn’t give a forecourt away, such was the perceived might of the grocery multiples. Now look at the money they’re worth
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InterviewsNo pain, no gain: Amazon UK boss Doug Gurr on connecting the supply chain
With his penchant for ironmans and other feats of endurance, Doug Gurr is a glutton for punishment. But it’s the consumer’s pain he’s most focused on
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Analysis & Features10 romance-inspired new products landing in stores for Valentine's Day
Move over cupid, the nation’s retailers have got Valentine’s Day covered
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NewsWell & Truly seals £400k funding to aid growth
Healthy snacking startup Well & Truly has bagged £400k in capital from female-focused funding network AllBright
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NewsBahlsen adds ‘indulgent’ Choco Moments biscuits duo
The NPD features “the thickest chocolate topping of any Bahlsen biscuit” according to the German brand
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NewsMr Sherick's Shakes appoints liquidator amid cost pressures
The ‘super premium’ range of Mr Sherick’s Shakes retailed at the top end of the market (£1.99 for a 250ml bottle)
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Analysis & Features14 new vegan food and drink products hitting supermarket shelves
It’s been a very busy start to the new year for plant-based food innovation
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NewsMedia Bites 2 Jan: Patisserie Valerie/Bread Holdings, Richard Cousins, Co-op, P&H
Patisserie Valerie is preparing to tap investors for tens of millions of pounds as it bakes a takeover bid for the company that owns Gail’s, the chain of artisan cafes.
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Analysis & FeaturesSeismic deals, almighty spats and triumphant change: review of the year 2017
Whether it’s the ongoing fallout over Brexit, or shock brand culls in the mults – it’s been a year packed with events of epic proportions…
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NewsBooths sees losses balloon to £13.5m as it struggles in competitive market
Sales at the retailer, which reportedly hired bankers at Rothschild in November to explore a potential sale, sank another 4.3% to £263.4m in the year ended 1 April 2017.
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Comment & OpinionChristmas dinner, anything but traditional this year
With a week to go until the festive meal, we count down this year’s more surprising innovations – from meat-filled mince pie to sprout salad
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NewsRaw Halo smashes Crowdcube funding target to raise £205k
The nascent organic chocolate brand raised 186% of its £110k target
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Comment & OpinionThe CMA is to blame for P&H's demise
The CMA’s handling of the Tesco-Booker inquiry – and its impact on P&H – shows it doesn’t know what it’s doing
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the Waitrose of the north about to become just that?
Rumours over a Booths sale have put both John Lewis and Amazon in the frame, but stores are no longer such hot property
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NewsPots & Co raises £4.5m to invest in kitchens and drive growth
Pots & Co sells its ceramic dessert pots in Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Whole Foods Market, Harrods, Booths and Selfridges
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NewsCity snapshot: Pots & Co sells stake for £4.6m
Fast growing desserts supplier Pots & Co has sold a minority stake valuing the business at £36m. Plus a look at what else is in this week’s edition of The Grocer and all the latest news from the City.