Day: November 18, 2024
Morrisons own-label bakery Rathbones sinks to a loss as Hovis speculation mounts
Newly filed accounts at Companies House from Rathbone Kear Ltd revealed the own-label supplier increased revenues 13% to £70.5m in the 52 weeks ended 29 October 2023
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Treasury minister James Murray defends government’s business rates plans
Increasing business rates from 2026 for those occupying the most valuable properties will enable a permanent reduction in the tax for smaller operators that “make up the backbone of our high streets”, says James Murray
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City snapshot: Christmas shopping starts early as Brits fear costs
Almost half of consumers started Christmas shopping before November with 53% worried about how they will afford the festive season, according to the EY Holiday Shopping Survey. Retailers seem to be alert to the trend with festive promotions starting…
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Media Bites 18 November: Farmer protests, Black Friday, inflation
Thousands of farmers are expected in London tomorrow to protest over the government’s changes to inheritance tax eligibility
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Grocery sales to be ‘subdued’ this Christmas
AlixPartners’ UK Christmas Grocery Forecast predicts in-store food sales will see muted year-on-year growth, and be down in real terms once inflation is factored in
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Huel’s soaring sales hit sustainability progress
This year has been ‘transformative’ for Huel, according to its CEO
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McDonald’s lights up Christmas with festive ad and gift drop
The fast food giant is launching The McDonald’s Gift Drop, a nationwide treasure hunt in which customers cab find ‘hidden’ gift tags to win prizes
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Asda to offer 700 Amazon parcel pick up and return points
It said the new pick-up and return options would make shopping at eligible Asda stores more convenient for customers
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Arla to press ahead with Volac deal following CMA approval
Arla Foods Ingredients said the deal would give it a ’significant additional quantity of whey, helping it meet a growing market need’
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Supermarket Income REIT buys 113,000 sq ft Sainsbury’s for £50m
It joins the real estate investment trust’s omnichannel-focused portfolio of more than 70 supermarkets across the country, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons sites
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Toothpaste tablet maker Pärla closes in on £400k raise
The tablets are entirely plastic-free and can be chewed until they turn creamy
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Aldi recalls own-label bao buns due to undeclared sesame and duck meat
The retailer has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations and issued a point-of-sale notice
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North Brewing founders step down to focus on hospitality business
It comes after North was rescued by Kirkstall Brewery director Steve Holt in January
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UK-wide deposit return scheme in tatters as Welsh government pulls plug
Wales said it had been left with no option but to withdraw from the deposit return scheme because Westminster was not allowing it to include glass
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Keystone Brewing ‘explored’ buying Fourpure in joint deal with In Good Company
The Breal-backed group held ‘several weeks of negotiations’ with the distressed brewer’s parent company
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Sharwood’s adds Street Food Sizzler meal kits, sauces and roti wraps
‘Our new range offers consumers a modern and versatile way to enjoy Indian food,’ says Sharwood’s
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Disney launches branded fruit to boost kids’ consumption
The initiative, launching on 20 November, will see branded easy peel citrus and mini apples become available in Ocado
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Maxi Babybel relaunches in time for Christmas
It will relaunch into Morrisons and is designed as a fun cheeseboard centrepiece
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Freshways revamps branding to improve recognition
The dairy supplier said its brand had previously gone unnoticed by customers
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Richmond adds Pigs In Blankets to Extra Tasty range in time for Christmas
The meat and sausages brand’s latest addition will launch exclusively across Tesco stores nationwide from 27 November
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