Archive of all news articles – Page 238
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Prime Hydration drink back in Aldi stores
The drink sold out almost as soon as it last hit shelves in Aldi, in December
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Bestway’s Well Pharmacy acquires pharmaceutical wholesaler Lexon UK
Both businesses are in prenotification discussions with the Competition and Markets Authority, which will review the acquisition
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THG shares jump on Apollo ‘preliminary’ takeover approach
THG shares have jumped more than 40% today after it confirmed it has been approached by private equity giant Apollo Global Management over a possible deal
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Parfetts profits fall as post-pandemic margins return to normal
Parfetts said margins had returned to historic levels following a drop in promotional activity during the pandemic due to increased demand
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Mowi launches salmon quartet into ready-to-cook category
A range of four salmon products ready to go into the oven will be launched on 20 April into Sainsbury’s and Asda stores nationwide
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Greencore seeking CFO as Emma Hynes steps down
Hynes will leave the food-to-go specialist in May following the group’s half-year results, remaining with Greencore for a transition period to help her successor.
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Morrisons cuts in-store florists as it switches to centralised provider
The supermarket had expanded its line-up of in-store florist stations during lockdown, with 60 opening in the autumn of 2020 as sales of flowers bloomed
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Lactalis launches Leerdammer grated SKU
Leerdammer Grated (rsp:£2.35/160g) went on sale in resealable pouches in Tesco stores nationwide on 3 April
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Leaf appoints new CEO following death of founder
Webster will take over the role at the assurance organisation from interim CEO and chair of the board of directors, Philip Wynn
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Asda launches driverless home delivery trial in London
To comply with safety regulations the cars will carry a human systems operator as well as an Asda member of staff to carry in the order to homes
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Aldi training managers to better support workers from minority groups
More than 800 managers in stores, warehouses and offices will receive ‘alllyship’ training aimed at enabling them to create a more inclusive workplace
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Simon Howie launches new BBQ products and widens distribution
The new lines for 2023 included a “premium” 6oz burger – The Black Label Gastro Burgers 340g
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This launches lamb kebab alternative for BBQ season
This Isn’t Lamb Kebabs (rsp: £3.50/ 200g) are made of pea protein, cumin and mint
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Crosta & Mollica adds duo of sorbet-filled fruit shells
The innovation offered ‘a lighter alternative to a classic scoop of ice cream or gelato’, said the brand
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Non-alcoholic spirits brand Caleño debuts mocktail RTDs
‘We want to make drinking non-alcoholic cocktails as fun, affordable and convenient as possible,’ said Caleño founder Ellie Webb
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Media Bites 17 April: Asda, John Lewis Partnership, THG
Asda has launched what it claims is Britain’s biggest autonomous grocery home delivery trial
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City snapshot: Supreme upgrades expectations amid vaping boom
Vape manufacturer Supreme is set to report annual results that are “comfortably ahead” of market expectations thanks to booming sales and acquisitions
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Surging Harringtons sales see IPN revenues jump by 24%
Dry dog food sales were up 24% in the year to 25 June 2022
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Market reacts positively as Tesco beats expectations despite margin squeeze
Tesco’s margins and profits were hit by shoppers cutting back last year, but the market reacted positively to its tightrope walk between protecting margins and market share
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Labour challenges see gender pay gap widen
Across the UK’s 11 biggest grocery retailers, representation of women in the top hourly pay quarter slipped from 41.9% in 2021/22 to 40.9% in 2022/23