All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 212
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Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe sees better times ahead
Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe has speculated that its 2.1% first quarter like-for-like sales decline could signal the “low point of the cycle” as deflation eases and volumes return.
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Poundland shares fall to all-time low after house broker downgrade
Shares in Poundland have fallen today to their lowest price since the discount chain floated in March 2014 on the back of a downgrade from its house broker.
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City Snapshot: Food sales stablise in May
Britain’s grocers saw food sales stabilise in May but the chilly weather and lack of sustained sunshine dampened overall retail figures for the month, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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Media Bites 9 June: Boots, Diageo, e-cigarettes
Boots cuts 700 jobs to concentrate on online and Diageo takeover rumours add almost £3bn to its value in one fell swoop
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Hambledon Vineyard raises £3.5m in mini-bond scheme
One of England’s oldest vineyards has raised £3.5m in a crowdfunding scheme to help expand its output and build up stocks.
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Crawshaw buying director retires after 25 years
Independent butcher Crawshaw Group is searching for a new buying director after Colin Crawshaw stepped down from the board.
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City Snapshot: Morrisons fires latest salvo in price war
David Potts has revealed his first round of price cuts since taking charge, slashing the prices on 200 “everyday items”
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Media Bites 8 June: Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco
Things aren’t looking any easier for Britain’s big supermarkets this week as Tesco admits it is likely to have breached the industry code of practice in dealing with suppliers, Sainsbury’s is expected to reveal sales have dropped again and Morrisons ramps up the price war with cuts to 200 items.
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Descheemaeker outlines plans as Nomad Foods eyes Findus Group
In his first week in the job, Nomad Foods boss Stéfan Descheemaeker has entered talks to snap up Findus Group…
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City Snapshot: Waitrose sales rise during half-term week
Waitrose has increased its weekly sales 1.1% to £121.1m despite tough comparatives and continued food price deflation. Plus Morrisons shares down more than 2% so far, making it the FTSE 100’s biggest faller.
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Media Bites 5 June: Morrisons, M&S, Sainsbury's
This morning’s papers are dominated by news of bonuses paid to the bosses at Britain’s biggest retailers, as Morrisons suffers shareholders revolt and M&S and Sainsbury’s reveal details of top pay packages.
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Analysis & Features
The sun and Sir Ken both shine on Morrisons at AGM
The sun and Sir Ken were both shining on Messrs Higginson and Potts at Morrisons HQ today at the supermarket’s AGM.
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Nomad in early stage talks with Findus Group
Nomad Foods has confirmed it is in talks to net Findus Group as it continues its efforts to create a food and drinks giant.
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Wilson’s rescue deal hands Kendal Mint Cake maker sweet reprieve
A 102-year-old chocolate maker and one of the original manufacturers of Kendal Mint Cake has been acquired out of administration, saving all 121 jobs.
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City Snapshot: LondonMetric purchases £26m convenience portfolio for five new M&S Food Halls
Property investment group LondonMetric buys five M&S Simply Food stores for £26m, BAT will appeal a fine imposed by the Canadian courts and Morrisons faces demotion from the FTSE 100.
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Media Bites 2 June: Morrisons, British American Tobacco, Kraft
Morrisons miserable week looks set to continue as it faces demotion from the FTSE 100; BAT will appeal the massive fine slapped on its Canadian subsidiary and the two companies which made up Kraft Foods have given the first detailed rebuttal of government charges that they manipulated the price of the grain.
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Nomad Foods looks forward as Iglo deal completes
Nomad co-founder Noam Gottesman has said the completion of the €2.6bn acquisition of Birds Eye owner Iglo marks the start of ambitious investment group’s growth story.
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Hummus Bros plans supermarket launch following fundraising
The Mediterranean restaurant chain, which has been trading since 2005, already has four high street locations in London
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City Snapshot: Real Good Food focuses on growth after sugar disposal
Real Good Food this morning said it was focusing on the growth opportunities of its cake decoration, food ingredients and premium bakery businesses
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Media Bites 1 June: Morrisons, M&S, NHS
Morrisons new top team braces itself for attacks at its upcoming AGM from investors angry at the size of former CEO Dalton Philips’ pay packet.