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B&M agrees to buy 51 Wilko stores as hopes for wider rescue fade
The announcement has been taken as a sign that a rescue of Wilko’s remaining 350 stores and brand is unlikely
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Müller relaunches retro flavours from back catalogue
The range of ‘retro’ flavours will include Mississippi Mud Pie Inspired and Strawberry & Choc Orange Balls
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BP extends rewards programme to offer loyalty prices
The discounts will be available at about 300 company-owned stores, with the products included in the promotion regularly changing throughout the year
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Cathedral City launches red leicester and smoked SKUs in brand first
Cathedral City Our Red Leicester and Our Smoked will launch into 210 Sainsbury’s stores on 13 September
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Big name brands boost Pernod Ricard off-trade share despite sales dip
Jameson, Malibu and Absolut helped Pernod slump by less than the wider grocery category
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Rosalind Brewer steps down as Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO
WBA lead independent director Ginger Graham has stepped in as interim CEO
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Monster-owned Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective eyes UK expansion
Beers from two of Canarchy’s brands have previously been available sporadically in the UK
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City snapshot: UK retail sales boosted by improved consumer confidence
UK retail sales were up 4.1% in August as consumer confidence improved amid easing inflation. Plus PZ Cussons makes offer for Nigerian business, trading update from DS Smith and all the latest news from the City
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How to win in plant-based fmcg: expert panel for free webinar revealed
The world continues to watch plant-based, and while they do The Grocer and an expert panel discuss how to win in the category
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Media Bites 5 September: Asda, Wilko, Butternut Box
The billionaire owners of Asda have been asked by MPs for details of interest free-loans allegedly provided to fund the purchase of private jets
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Juice Burst maker Purity Soft Drinks sees sales surge
Purity Soft Drinks, the maker of Juice Burst, has seen sales jump by 37% and profits double in its most recent financial year
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BrewDog appoints Boots Opticians MD James Arrow as COO
Arrow’s appointment is the latest in a slew of appointments at senior level for BrewDog
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M&S price locks 140 food products until after Christmas
Improving its value perception amongst shoppers has been credited by analysts with helping drive strong sales growth at M&S Food
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Master of Malt teams up with Sainsbury’s to expand supermarket’s craft spirits offer
Brands to feature in the first wave of the ‘Craft Captaincy’ collaboration include Bathtub and Brighton Gin
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Nitrogen fertilisers: Soil Association urges public to drive reduction
The fertilisers are 300 times more potent at warming the atmosphere than CO2, according to the Soil Association
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Ornua Foods UK reports positive 2022 performance despite challenges
The Pilgrims Choice owner saw turnover increase by 20% from £400m to £480m, which it attributed to stable sales volumes and more sustainable pricing
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Morrisons launches biggest-ever loyalty card price reductions
Morrisons first began trialling loyalty card prices last October with brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Cadbury, Mars and Nestlé
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Holland & Barrett apprenticeship scheme rated highly by Ofsted
It comes as a growing number of retailers call for the Apprenticehip Levy to be reformed
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Morrisons rolls out CCTV van fleet to tackle shop crime
The vans promote the supermarket’s long-running partnership with Crimestoppers and urge customers to call its helpline if they see criminal activity
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Tesco staff to get body cameras as Ken Murphy calls for store crime clampdown
Murphy also called for the police to be responsible for better communication with retailers on known criminals