Archive of all news articles – Page 821
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CMA to investigate Danone’s acquisition of Harrogate stake
The UK Competition & Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the proposed acquisition of a majority stake in UK bottled water brand Harrogate by French dairy giant Danone.
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Waitrose launches 70 new own-label products in summer range
The new range focused on dishes featuring nostalgic flavours and classic recipes given a modern twist
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Sainsbury’s coronavirus charity appeal passes £3m mark
Sainsbury’s is encouraging shoppers to keep giving as much as they can until the end of next week
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John Lewis reopens Lancashire textiles factory to make NHS gowns
The retailer is also donating more than 20,000 metres of cotton fabric to ‘For the Love of Scrubs’ and ‘Scrubs Glorious Scrubs’ groups
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Pret extends delivery service to Just Eat and Uber Eats
The chain is offering a limited menu of its most popular items as well as a selection of pantry and grocery items
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Retailers warn over ‘disastrous’ business rates revaluation plans
The next revaluation of business rates will take place on 1 April next year
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Asda to offer store staff face masks to help them ‘feel safer’
CEO Roger Burnley also revealed that Asda staff would be among those taking part in the Covid-19 key worker testing programme
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Government confirms plans for volunteer army to help feed the vulnerable
Environment secretary George Eustice oulined the plans at yesterday’s Downing Street briefing
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Christine Tacon extends GCA contract to provide continuity through coronavirus outbreak
Small business minister Paul Scully confirmed today that Tacon had been re-appointed for an emergency third term
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M&S unveils raft of support measures for its UK farmer suppliers
The initiatives include a new marketing campaign, sourcing commitments and the launch of a new UK meat box
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Stokes pours its sauces into 100% recycled plastic packs
The packaging switch is a step towards the manufacturer becoming ‘zero to landfil’ by 2021
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Stella Artois gets the low & no treatment with new alcohol-free lager
The drink is billed as having ‘pronounced hoppy bitterness and a crisp, clean and refreshing finish’
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Alpro to offer independent coffee shops free stock after lockdown
The plant-based brand is spending £125k on free stock and a social media campaign supporting barristas
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City snapshot: John Lewis mulls bringing in external investor
The John Lewis Partnership is considering bringing in an external investor to help finance and launch a new joint venture
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Media Bites 27 April: Sainsbury’s, John Lewis Partnership, Poundstretcher
Sainsbury’s risks a backlash as its board weighs whether to approve a £247m, John Lewis mulls bringing in an outside investor to help to finance and launch a joint venture and Poundstretcher kicks off a review of its finances.
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SodaStream to launch Jet sparkling water machine into Asda
The brand’s Jet model and syrups have launched into the retailer’s stores across the country
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Marks & Spencer to offer staff home testing for coronavirus
M&S said today it was offering home-testing for staff and their families across the whole of the UK
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Landlords urge government to tackle retailers ‘exploiting’ rent holidays
The government yesterday banned landlords from issuing statutory demands or winding-up orders against retailers unable to …
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Shipping industry bailout lacks key details, claim trade bodies
Ferry operators received a multimillion-pound support package on Friday
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Poundland to reward staff with extra week’s holiday
The variety discounter has also committed to staying closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day