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NewsRetail leaders write to Jeremy Hunt calling for business rates freeze
Without a freeze in the business rates multiplier – used to calculate the commercial property tax – there will be new upward pressure on prices just as inflation has begun to ease, according to a letter signed by major supermarkets
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NewsNisa partners with rota and payroll provider S4Labour
The partnership aims to help Nisa retailers and forecourt operators reduce the time they spend on managing and paying their staff
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NewsHeinz launches Mexican-inspired meal kit brand Las Chicas
The range was developed in partnership with Mexican culinary institute El Claustro and two up-and-coming female chefs
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NewsKellogg’s approves separation into two new companies
Kellogg’s has approved the separation of the cereal giant into two new separate companies, with a change of name and a new stock exchange listing
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NewsAldi makes its biggest round of price cuts this year
The 55 fruit & veg lines are reduced by an average of around 11%
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NewsIceland Foods’ interest-free microloan scheme to be extended
The retailer launched the scheme in conjunction with the chairty Fair For You in August 2022
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NewsNestlé to make low-carbon fertiliser from Kit Kat production waste
Nestlé announced a two-year trial to evaluate the fertiliser’s performance on crop production, soil health and greenhouse gas emission reduction
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NewsMeat Business Women kicks off new campaign to improve inclusivity in meat industry
The new push aims to empower women in the industry, foster the involvement of male allies and encourage a more inclusive sector
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NewsHundreds of individual Wilko stores for sale as union says all are to close by early October
In an update for members this morning, GMB said administrators at PwC had confirmed an offer for hundreds of stores as a going concern had fallen through
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NewsBrian Farrell takes over in CEO role at Kepak’s Foods Division
Farrell takes over from Simon Walker, who has been promoted to group CEO, in the role
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NewsWaitrose extends price cut scheme for third time this year
It’s the third and final tranche of planned cuts following a value investment announced in February
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NewsMedia Bites 11 September: Morrisons/MFG, business rates, John Lewis/Waitrose
Motor Fuel Group is in talks over a £2bn deal to gobble up Morrisons’ petrol forecourts
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NewsCity snapshot: Profits plunge at palm oil producer MP Evans as prices stabilise
Profits have plummeted by 62% at London-listed palm oil producer MP Evans as record high prices in the wake of the Ukraine war returned to more normal levels.
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NewsPots & Co targets profitability after slashing its losses
Upmarket desserts player Pots & Co is aiming to move into profitability after slashing its losses, growing sales, and expanding in the US
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NewsCity News: WH Smith shares drop despite booming travel sales
WH Smith shares fell sharply this week despite booming travel sales, as a trading update raised concerns over slowing growth and a lack of upgrade in profit guidance
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NewsHäagen-Dazs eyes move into snackable ice cream with Bites
It follows the efforts of various other ice cream brands hoping to replicate Little Moons’ success
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News1,000 more Wilko job losses expected in B&M ‘premises only’ deal for 51 stores
It follows 1,332 Wilko redundancies already confirmed, made up of 299 in two distribution centres, 17 in its digital operations department and 1,016 in 52 stores which are to close next week
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NewsWaitrose boosts marketing team with trio of appointments
It includes the appointment of Wendy Rumble to a brand new position within the supermarket
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NewsDanone adds 11-strong protein range for gym-goers
Called GetPro, the range is Danone’s ‘most significant NPD in recent years’ and will be packed by a £4m marketing push
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NewsPlant-based pork brand La Vie unveils ham alternative NPD and crowdfund
The Parisian startup last night announced it would be expanding its range with a new ham-inspired product expected to launch in the UK next year