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Renshaw acquired in rescue deal by British Bakels as parent Real Good Food collapses
Cake decoration brand Renshaw has been saved after a long-running turnaround attempt by owner Real Good Food failed, with the business rescued from administration by a Swiss bakery ingredients manufacturer. The deal saves 200 jobs.
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Holland & Barrett completes major till upgrade as part of new tech-led store refit
The work marks a ‘significant milestone’ in the retailer’s store redevelopment plans
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Nisa promotes Michelle Scott-Jones to head of central operations
Scott-Jones joined Nisa in 1994 as administration manager before becoming support and planning manager 21 years later
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Scampi sector hits back against environmental damage claims
Seafish has said the issues with the scampi fishery are far more complex than they have been portrayed
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Environment secretary unveils £45m farming innovation investment
Almost £45m in competitions and grants are set to open in the coming weeks as part of the government’s £168m investment this year to support farmers
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Heron Foods offering ‘market leading’ £15 Christmas dinner for second year
The frozen Christmas dinner deal, which works out at £3.75 a person, includes a turkey joint with all the trimmings
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Obesity will cripple economy without government action, warns Henry Dimbleby
Dimbleby will cite new figures from the Tony Blair Institute claiming obesity is already costing the country £10bn a year and will soar to £100bn in the next 15 years
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Trade bodies call on PCCs to act on local crime as retailers report record theft
As part of the campaign, the groups are also lobbying for easier methods of reporting shop theft, and a single point of contact for all retailers to be established
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Majestic bolsters property team with two newly created roles
It comes with Majestic accelerating its programme of store openings
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Crave enters biscuits market with free-from Birthday Bisco’s
The NPD consists of golden biscuits sandwiched together with a vanilla cream filling, studded with rainbow sprinkles
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Media Bites 4 December: National living wage, HFSS, Jollyes
The government’s decision to increase minimum pay will result in higher prices, lower investment and fewer jobs, retail and hospitality leaders have warned
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City snapshot: PZ Cussons audit chairman steps down at Carex maker
Non-executive director Jeremy Townsend will leave the maker of Imperial Leather, Carex and Original Source on 24 February 2024 to reduce his non-executive commitments.
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Poundland boss joins BRC call for kindness to shopworkers at Christmas
Along with UKHospitality, the BRC is calling for consideration as staff work extra hard to keep shelves stocked and drinks served
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Regulators should ‘explore every option to claw back’ Wilko dividends, says MP
Liam Byrne made the call in the House of Commons on Thursday, after former Wilko chair Lisa Wilkinson was grilled by Business and Trade Committee earlier in the week
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Snappy Group appoints Wais Shaifta as non-executive director
Shaifta has 12 years’ experience in q-commerce and e-commerce, including at Just Eat
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Wilko back on UK high streets as first new stores open
The stores, in Plymouth and Exeter, are the first two of five planned by CDS Superstores, which bought the brand from administrators in September
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AF Blakemore hires Lawrence Shirazian as MD for new foodservice business unit
Joining on 4 December, Shirazian will head up AF Blakemore’s foodservice, fresh meat, and wholesale divisions
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Framptons aims to be leading oat milk supplier after takeover by Swedish investment firm
Contract manufacturer Framptons has secured its future after being taken over by a Swedish investment company
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Deposit return scheme risks failing to tackle plastic crisis, warn MPs
‘Uncertainty is stopping businesses and local authorities from preparing for the required changes,’ found the report
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Investigation finds ‘blatant disregard’ for HFSS rules at some supermarkets
An investigation found that while most stores have been operating ‘within the spirit of the law’, others had been largely ignoring the rules