Archive of all news articles – Page 102
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Greggs reports strong Christmas trading as sales improve 9% in Q4
Greggs’ record sales in 2023 are the result of a series of strong factors, including a good performance in Q4
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One Good Thing appoints Stephen Hann as CCO
This is the first of several new hires for 2024, as the wrapper-free snack bar startup eyes expansion
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BrewDog founder defends decision to cease paying new bar staff the real living wage
BrewDog will no longer offer new hires the real living wage
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UK fishing industry to crack down on exploitation of overseas crew
It is one of the biggest sector-wide efforts to tackle labour exploitation in Europe
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Sainsbury’s records ‘strong’ Christmas sales as premium demand increases
Sainsbury’s saw its ‘best ever year’ for sales of mine pies and premium cheese
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Aldi redesigns cider can as High Court considers Thatchers’ copycat claim
A judgement is due on 24 January on whether Aldi has been taking ‘unfair advantage’ of Thatchers’ brand reputation by copying elements of its Cloudy Lemon Cider can
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VFC Foods eyes more acquisitions as it aims to become ‘vegan Unilever’
Veganuary founder Matthew Glover will be taking a more hands-on role at the group this year
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JDE Peet’s to debut home-recyclable paper refill packs for instant coffee range
Seven SKUs from Douwe Egberts, Kenco and L’Or will roll into UK grocers from this month
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Media Bites 10 January: Asda, Christmas retail, Danone
The private equity owner of UK supermarket chain Asda defended its controversial buyout of the business, as it faced a grilling from politicians
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City snapshot: Sainsbury’s boosts volumes as Nectar Prices and Taste the Difference win over Christmas customers
Sainsbury’s has boosted food volumes by more than the wider grocery market over Christmas thanks to its Nectar Prices promotions and shoppers trading up to its Taste the Difference range. Plus, full-year trading updates from Greggs and Vimto maker Nichols
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Expat favourite British Corner Shop enters administration
The Bristol-based online retailer has ceased trading with all 20 employees made redundant
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Post Office scandal: former chief Paula Vennells hands back CBE
Vennells was CEO from 2012 to 2019, at the height of the Horizon scandal. She has announced she will hand back her CBE effective immediately
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TrueStart Coffee launches ‘category-first’ SKUs into Co-op
The new tins will join TrueStart’s Original and Decaf Barista Grade Instant Coffees in 800 Co-op stores later this month
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Nomadic launches new Good To Go pouch snacks
The pouches combine oats and yoghurt with fruit and are free from added sugar
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Tesco launches new year price cuts across 150 food staples
The move comes following Tesco’s announcement yesterday that it is allowing customers to earn double Clubcard points when they shop for the next seven weeks
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Noble Foods redesigns The Happy Egg Co brand to focus on animal welfare
For the first time since 2018, the brand has seen a complete design overhaul, including the return of its brand promise ‘happy hens lay tasty eggs’
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M&S expanding returnable packaging scheme to 25 stores
Branches now set to gain the retailer’s ‘Refilled’ initiative include Liverpool One, a full-line M&S store that opened at the end of last year
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Spar launches £1.25 value promotion on staple goods
The new year campaign is being highlighted to shoppers with in-store PoS and Spar radio
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Kit Kat brings back limited-edition 70% Dark variant
The four-finger bar is made with cocoa mass-sourced from families enrolled in Nestlé’s cocoa income accelerator programme
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St Pierre Groupe appoints Sarah Boddy as new boss
Boddy will take the reins from David Wagstaff, who has left the bakery supplier for ‘new ventures’