All Financial Results articles – Page 221
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NewsLeiths meals are a hit with Asda shoppers
Asda’s partnership with Leiths School of Food and Wine is already paying dividends, with sales of its Extra Special range soaring…
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NewsFizzy drinks and flat sales in China dominate City news
It’s been a big week for soft drinks businesses, including results from both The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo…
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NewsBranded cider growth grinds to a halt
The once-booming branded cider market has slowed to a halt this year…
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NewsMars Chocolate reports drop in profits for second year
Profits at Mars Chocolate have slipped for a second year running despite a big improvement in sales…
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Analysis & FeaturesGrain shortage set to push gelatine prices higher
As bad grain harvests around the world send animal feed prices soaring, food manufacturers…
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarkets missing out on the bigger ticket toy trick
Supermarkets are doing a roaring trade in pocket money toys but are failing to make the most of the opportunity…
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NewsSales growth slows at Nestlé
Nestlé has reported a small deceleration in quarterly sales growth as demand from emerging markets slowed.
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NewsBooker sets its sights on £6bn sales post-Makro deal
Booker has laid out plans to transform itself into a £6bn business if its acquisition of Makro receives clearance from the competition authorities.
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NewsOwn-label alcohol sales growth beats brands in every category
Sales of own-label alcoholic drinks have soared over the past 12 months - with growth exceeding that of brands…
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Comment & Opinion
Tobacco margins: who's fooling who?
Cigarettes and tobacco have always been an essential element of a convenience offering, often accounting for 40% or more of sales…
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Analysis & FeaturesRising costs threaten pork price advantage
The rocketing price of feed, coupled with falling pig numbers and tough new EU pig welfare regulations threaten to send pork prices soaring.
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Analysis & FeaturesPotato prices set to rise as cost hikes bite
Shoppers are facing higher potato prices as suppliers warn of rocketing production costs following this year’s poor weather and a looming…
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas comes early with fresh promotions to the fore
Christmas has come early, if the number of featured space promotions is anything to go by…
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NewsBrakes passes on inflation to boost profits
Brakes Group has reported improved first half profits after passing on cost inflation to its customers…
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NewsCity News 6/10/12
Tesco shares took another knock this week after it reported a 12% drop in group pre-tax profits to £1.66bn…
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NewsAsda accounts show profits up 2% in 2011
Asda posted a 1.9% rise in pre-tax profits for 2011, according to account filed at Companies House.
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NewsTesco turnaround plan takes toll on profits
Tesco is showing signs of life thanks to its £1bn turnaround plan - but at the cost of its first fall in group profits for almost 20 years.
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NewsAldi rockets into profit after stunning 2011
Aldi has revealed a stunning financial turnaround after returning pre-tax profits of £70.5m for 2011 - compared to a £56.9m loss the year before.
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City News 3/10/12
The economic crisis in southern Europe took the shine off Compass Group’s trading update on Thursday…