All Finance articles – Page 15
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Media Bites 17 September: Oxford Street, remote working, Amazon, THG, Brexit checks
London’s Oxford Street is to be pedestrianised in a “major regeneration” plan announced by Sadiq Khan
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City snapshot: THG explores Ingenuity demerger
Ecommerce giant THG is weighing up a demerger of its Ingenuity platform to help strengthen its balance sheet and reinvigorate the embattled stock. Plus, Mcbride reports full-year results, with better-than-expected profits
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Hotel Chocolat appoints new UK CEO to replace co-founder Angus Thirlwell
Lysa Hardy’s promotion is the first major change to the retailer’s top ranks following Mars’ £534m takeover in November 2023
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Deliciously Ella to supercharge growth as Hero Group acquires plant-based food brand
Founders Ella Mills and husband Matthew, who is CEO at the healthy snacking brand, will remain with the company under the new owners to lead the next stage of growth
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How to prepare for 2024’s ‘tale of three Christmases’
Three main cohorts are presenting themselves this Christmas - but they are united on some fronts, says Mail Metro Media’s Luke Hand
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Waitrose must focus on price and loyalty to maintain turnaround momentum
The John Lewis Partnership turnaround is “definitely working”, but new chair Jason Tarry has areas to focus on
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Pilgrims Choice owner Ornua Foods UK sees sales rise in ‘stable’ 2023 accounts
Pre-tax profits remained unchanged at £11.6m on the back of inflation-busting ‘sustainable pricing structures’ said the subsidiary of Irish dairy co-op Ornua
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China-EU trade war: what UK food and drink stands to gain… and lose
Tensions between Beijing and Brussels are running high – and UK pork and alcohol suppliers are watching with bated breath
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Mash Gang acquired by alcohol-free beverage group DioniLife
Mash Gang’s beers include Chug IPA and Stoop lager
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Media Bites 13 September: JLP, Tesco, Mars Kellanova, Boots, junk food
JLP reduced pre-tax losses before exceptional items by 91%
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City snapshot: General Mills offloads North American yoghurt operations to Lactalis and Sodiaal
General Mills has agreed to sell its North American yoghurt business to French dairies Lactalis and Sodiaal for $2.1bn (£1.6bn). Plus, agricultural supplies group Wynnstay appoints new CEO
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Freshways snaps up Pembrokeshire milk processor Totally Welsh Dairy
The deal will see Freshways use Totally Welsh’s new glass bottling plant to supply its doorstep delivery service
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Darzi report could push Labour to regulate beyond HFSS
Lord Ara Darzi’s report claims the prolific backtracking and u-turns of the previous government have contributed the childhood obesity crisis
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Fever-Tree shares lose fizz as mixer brand downgrades sales forecasts
Investors reacted with dismay to a downgrade to full-year forecasts after a damp summer in the UK supressed first-half sales growth
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Waitrose sales up 5% as shopper numbers hit record high
Sales for the 26 weeks to 27 July were up 5% to £3.9m. It said volumes were up 2% while the average cost per items was also up 2%
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Farmison ordered to pay co-founder Pallagi £115K over unfair dismissal
The online meat retailer was bought out of administration by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke in April 2023
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Media Bites 12 September: High streets, WH Smith, Post Office, Starbucks
Closures by chemist, pub and bank chains led to almost 2,300 more empty stores on high streets
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John Lewis Partnership transformation plan is working, says CEO
A transformation at John Lewis Partnership is “on track” as the retailer reported “a marked improvement” in its first-half results, with strong profit growth at Waitrose. Plus, a damp summer impacts first-half results at Fever-Tree
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Plant-Ex Ingredients secures seven-figure investment from BGF for international expansion
The investment – in return for a minority stake – will help underpin significant international growth for the Bristol-based business, with a particular focus on the US market
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Heinz volumes tumble as shoppers seek cheaper alternatives
Volumes at Heinz have nosedived further as higher prices put off cash-strapped shoppers, but the ketchup and baked beans giant expects to see a turnaround in 2024 as inflation continues to ease