Finance news – Page 237
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CBD startup Cannaray targets multimillion IPO
The startup is chaired and co-founded by industry veteran Clive Sharpe
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JLab incubator scheme on hold as part of JLP management restructure
John Lewis Partnership’s incubator scheme JLab has been put on hold as part of the group’s bringing together of its retail business and Waitrose chain under one management team
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Media Bites 21 Feb: Retail sales, Immigration, Coronavirus
Retail sales pick up in January boosted by a Conservative majority in the election, the Government new immigration policy risks to end next-day delivery and the Coronavirus outbreak pushes markets in the red
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City snapshot: New CBD brand Cannaray targets IPO
A new CBD brand led by industry veteran Clive Sharpe is targeting a multimillion IPO to expand across Europe
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Wheat prices set to rise after wet weather delays crop drilling
Farmers in most areas of the UK had been unable to access their land since the autumn to plant this year’s crops, said the NFU
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Rising costs damage profits at CK Foodstores despite sales growth
CK opened two more stores during the year to take its estate to 28 sites across Wales
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More ‘unlawful’ supermarket land agreements bound to be uncovered, experts claim
The competition watchdog last week slammed Tesco over 23 land agreements restricting rivals from opening nearby
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City snapshot: McBride profits slump amid weak second quarter
Private label household goods manufacturer McBride has announced a slump in first half sale and profits after a weak second quarter amid “difficult” market conditions.
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Media Bites 20 Feb: Inflation, Morrisons, Arla
UK prices have risen at their fastest pace in six months, with rising fuel costs offsetting falls in furniture and food.
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Health & wellness segment continues to outperform wider food & drink sector
The category outgrew food & drink over the past six years and is now worth $700bn worldwide
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Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews’ The Clean Liquor Company secures fundraising boost
Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews launched the company in November
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City snapshot: Distil and British Honey Co form JV to launch new spirits products
AIM-listed drinks producer Distil has entered a joint venture with British Honey Company to produce a new range of branded botanical spirits.
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Media Bites 19 Feb: Asda/Walmart, Post-Brexit immigration, Business rates
Sales slipped at Asda in the final three months of last year after customers cut back on spending in the run-up to Christmas.
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Asda blames challenging market conditions for sales decline
Asda posted a 1.3% decline in like-for-like sales in the fourth quarter, as cash-strapped customers failed to provide the Christmas trading boost it had hoped for.
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DTC cleaning products firm Dropps secures $16m to scale up
The eco-friendly firm will use the investment to keep up with growing demand for its subscription business
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Startup incubator the Grocery Accelerator relaunches as Mission Ventures
The accelerator was set up in 2015 by a trio of industry leaders to support the growth of fmcg challenger brands
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The Tofoo Co hails record Veganuary turnover
The brand racked up sales of £1m last month, double its January 2019 turnover
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City snapshot: Kerry Group profits jump to €900m on growth and acquisitions
Irish food and ingredients giants Kerry Group has posted a double-digit rise in annual profits on the back of solid volume growth and the contribution of acquisitions.
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Media Bites 18 Feb: Consumer confidence, Amazon, Brexit
Household confidence has reached its highest level for 11 years in another sign that the economy has benefited from a post-election bounce.
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Britvic agrees £400m ‘sustainability-linked’ credit facility
Britvic has agreed a “sustainability-linked” £400m credit facility, one of the first of its kind in the UK.