Specialist retailers – Page 23
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NewsHotel Chocolat accuses Waitrose of ‘ripping off’ bar design
Founder Angus Thirlwell said the company had written to Waitrose asking it to “do the right thing” and withdraw its new own-label range
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NewsCraved crowdfunding to launch subscription service
A UK craft food delivery company has returned to the crowd for £200k in investment to launched Naked Wines-style subscription
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Analysis & FeaturesEdge & Son: 'gene to fork' process reaps rewards for butcher
With their wealth of farming knowledge and expertise on nose to tail butchery and native breeds, it quickly becomes clear
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NewsHotel Chocolat launches eco-friendly reusable shopping bags
The move is part of its strong sustainability and ethical production commitments
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd adds new own-label rum
Rsp and release date for Spice Merchant are yet to be confirmed
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd unveils new Scotch whisky quartet
The launch brings Berry Bros & Rudd’s Classic selection of spirits to five SKUs
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd to distribute Old Potrero whiskey in UK
The tipple, made from malted rye grain distilled in copper pot stills, has “bold spice and fruit notes characteristic of rye”
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NewsMedia Bites 22 February: Unilever, Hotel Chocolat, Arla, KFC
The UK government is bracing for Unilever to choose the Netherlands over the UK for its new unified headquarters. Plus, results from Hotel Chocolat and Arla both gain coverage this morning.
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NewsCity snapshot: Hotel Chocolat reports 15% first half sales and profits jump
Sales and pre-tax profits both surged by 15% in the first half at Hotel Chocolat as new store openings and digital growth helped the retailer offset rising costs. Plus, Arla Foods in has reported an 8.1% rise in group revenues to €10.3bn but profits fall amid rising costs, Glanbia full-year sales rise 7% and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd brings back its own-label London Dry Gin
The gin, which was sold by the retailer from 1909 until 2014, rolls out again this week through Fields Morris & Verdin…
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NewsMedia Bites 25 January: WH Smith, Fever-Tree, Hotel Chocolat, Tesco, M&S
Trading updates from WH Smith, Hotel Chocolat and Fever-Tree kept the papers busy yesterday.
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NewsSweet Christmas for Hotel Chocolat
Luxury chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has reported a sweet Christmas trading period as sales recorded a double-digit rise in the 13 weeks to 31 December.
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NewsMedia Bites 28 September: Hotel Chocolat, Palmer & Harvey, M&S, WH Smith, Cargill
Hotel Chocolat’s full-year results attract the attention of the papers this morning; with updates on P&H rescue deal, news of the death of a former M&S boss, and an examination of the WH Smith share price.
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NewsHotel Chocolat set to unveil new app and loyalty scheme
The app will give “very different functionality and capabilities” to the site
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NewsCity snapshot: Hotel Chocolat doubles profits on healthy sales hike
Profits have doubled at Hotel Chocolat as investment in new stores, a new website and expansion in factory capacity helped drive a 12% jump in full-year revenues to £105.2m. Plus, losses widen at value meat retailer Crawshaw in the first half; and PZ Cussons warns tough trading conditions in most of its markets wil remain all year
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd links with Kingsman for limited edition gin
The retailer has produced 5,000 bottles of the 49% abv spirit featuring the movie’s insignia…
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NewsConsumers can vote for favourite in 2018 Farm Shop & Deli Awards
Each voter will have the chance to win a luxury hamper from Fortnum & Mason
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NewsMedia Bites 29 Aug: P&H, Amazon/Whole Foods, Hotel Chocolat
Two global cigarette giants are preparing a rescue plan for the tobacco wholesaler Palmer and Harvey, writes The Sunday Times.
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NewsMedia Bites 20 July: McCormick/Reckitt Benckiser, GlaxoSmithKline/Horlicks, Hotel Chocolat, BAT/Reynolds
News of the $4.2bn McCormick acquisition of Reckitt Benckiser’s food business was the main focus of the papers on a slow day for grocery and retail news. Plus, GlaxoSmithKline unveils plans to sell its Horlicks brand in the UK.
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NewsHotel Chocolat plans 'shop plus café' growth as sales rise
The luxury chocolate brand reported a 12% year-on-year increase in revenue to £104m