All Financial Results articles – Page 180
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NewsSweet treats drive a quarter of progress at Premier Foods
The timing of Easter hit first quarter revenues at Premier Foods, but a 1.6% sales fall beat analysts expectations and have been welcomed as a further sign of progress in the firm’s turnaround.
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NewsBritvic buys Brazilian drinks firm Ebba for £121m
Britvic has this morning announced it has agreed a deal to buy independent Brazilian soft drinks company Ebba in a deal worth £120.8m.
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NewsFirst quarter transactions up 6% at PayPoint
PayPoint, the payment services company that has found itself under fire from retailers because of a reduction in commission caps, has announced first-quarter results in line with expectations.
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NewsCoke hikes prices to combat strong dollar
Coca-Cola has increased profits thanks to rising prices in the US and Latin America
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NewsSSP Group flies into currency headwinds
Like-for-like sales at food travel company SSP Group have been boosted by strong passenger growth at airports across the UK during the third quarter
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NewsHealth food wholesaler Tree of Life's sales soar 14%
Health food wholesaler Tree of Life has posted sales up 14% to £45m
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NewsCarrefour and Casino trading updates reveal mixed bag
There were seemingly contrasting fortunes for two French supermarket giants this week
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NewsWyke Farms 'fairly optimistic' despite pre-tax profit slump
Somerset Cheddar producer Wyke Farms does not expect an immediate rebound in profitability this year
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NewsB&M Bargains accelerates store opening plans
B&M Bargains is accelerating its store opening plans this financial year and now expects to add 80 net new outlets to its portfolio.
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NewsFinsbury to beat profits forecasts as sales heat up
Soaring sales at Finsbury Food Group have sent investors flocking to the listed bakery and cake supplier
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NewsPhilip Morris sales dragged down by lower UK market share
Sales have fallen 12% to $6.9bn (£4.4bn) at tobacco company Philip Morris International in the second quarter, dragged down by a lower market share in the UK.
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NewsCasino reports improved activity in Q2
French retailer Casino’s standout performance has come from its ecommerce business in the second quarter – with gross merchandise value up 25.8% at constant exchange rates.
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NewsHilton shares plunge as meat group faces currency headwinds
Meat packaging business Hilton Food Group has traded in line with the board’s expectations despite challenging consumer conditions
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NewsCarrefour shares rise as international growth pushes up sales
Shares in French supermarket giant Carrefour have risen 2.5% to €30.89 thanks to continued sales growth in its second quarter
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NewsAcquisitions drive Lindt’s first half sales up 17.4%
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt saw revenues grow by 17.4% in the first half of the year, largely thanks to its acquisition of US confectionery firm Russell Stover.
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Analysis & FeaturesConviviality Retails sidesteps takeover questions to focus on growth story
Conviviality Retail sought to shake any shadow potentially cast over today’s full-year results by the headline-grabbing reverse takeover bid of wine wholesale Matthew Clark by refusing to answer any questions on the subject.
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NewsBargain Booze owner lays foundations for growth
Conviviality Retail boss Diana Hunter has said the group is in a “strong position” to grow in the coming years after the Bargain Booze owner increased revenues 2.4% to £364.1m.
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NewsJuly deflation figures show the price war isn't over yet
Overall deflation at the big four grocers is deepening again, despite last month’s rising prices
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ProfilesUnilever's Paul Polman on the future of global fmcg
Unilever CEO Paul Polman gives his views on the challenges facing global fmcg gaints following the publication of the OC&C Global 50.
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NewsWalgreens Boots beats profit forecasts for third quarter
Global pharmacy and health giant Walgreens Boots Alliance has beaten profit expectations in the third quarter as sales across its divisions grew following the official formation of the larger group.