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AB InBev’s April sales volumes slump by a third
A sharp downturn in March saw sales volumes at the world’s largest brewer AB InBev drop by 9.3% in the first three months of 2020, with sales down further in April
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Pricecheck launches new website in push to boost online revenue threefold
New features include updated search facilities and filters and simplified navigation
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Meridian Foods plays up natural credentials with pack redesign
Meridian said its former design “lacked a distinct and recognisable brand marque”
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Holland & Barrett opens DC to deal with online delays
The chain has struggled to fulfil customer online orders in recent weeks after seeing a 400% jump in demand
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Coronavirus will lead to increase in opportunistic M&A, predicts PwC report
Research conducted by accounting firm PwC highlighted the chance for “attractively priced M&A opportunities” to arise in the next 12 to 18 months, as some challenger brands will be unable to continue trading on their own
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James Convenience readies ‘major project’ of store re-openings
James told The Grocer he had closed 12 of the 54-strong store estate due to a dramatic reduction in footfall
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Horsemeat seized in Europe as experts predict rise in food fraud from coronavirus
The risk of food crime has soared as foodservice collapse and closure of meat processing plants has created a dramatic imbalance in supply and demand
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Brakes partners with local leisure facilities app to expand DTC service
The service covers 39 locations where Better Leisure facilities are located within the vicinity of a Brakes depot
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Jack Link’s adds duo of savoury beef bars
The snacks – Original and Sweet & Hot – contain 65 calories per 22.5g bar, and are billed as a source of protein
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Government agrees to postpone ‘disastrous’ business rates revaluation
The bill would have seen rates set until at least 2024 based on a pre-coronavirus basis
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Asda to launch ‘largest’ food box for vulnerable customers
The boxes will be priced at £30 and be available via a new website
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Tesco to begin baking Hovis-branded loaves in-store
Having the loaves baked in-store would ‘bring a new dimension to the Hovis range’, said the supplier
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Blue Skies warns of rise in imported fruit prices as airlines stop passenger services
Importers are grappling with the coronavirus’ impact on global supply chains
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Craft brewers turn to to mini keg and cask delivery to help stay afloat during lockdown
The Society of Independent Brewers posted figures last month showing an 82% drop in sales from small independents since the onset of lockdown
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Asda boosts online capacity with new electric vehicle fleet
Asda has introduced a fleet of electric vehicles in a bid to boost its online capacity
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Media Bites 7 May: Ocado, Business rates, Beyond Meat
Shareholders gave Ocado a “bloody nose” in a revolt against boardroom excess after chief executive Tim Steiner landed a £59m payday.
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City snapshot: Coca Cola HBC reports “difficult” March and April trading
Coca-Cola HBC has had “difficult” March and April, as sales in the out-of-home channel were slashed by a nationwide lockdown imposed on most of its territories
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Waitrose report uncovers changes to shopping habits during lockdown
Its findings are based on new OnePoll research of 2,000 adults in the UK, combined with sales data and online searches
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Trustpilot warns Ocado after influx of five-star reviews
The website has been bombarded with positive feedback for the online supermarket, with 3,569 five-star reviews and 464 four-star reviews flooding in during the first six days of May alone
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Fultons Foods accounts reveal breach of banking covenants
The Yorkshire-based frozen food retailer, which has about 100 stores and supplies Poundland, saw sales drop 5.7% to £53.4m…