All articles by Andrew Don – Page 7
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NewsEat switches to bespoke holders in push for clearer allergen labelling
The new specially designed holders are larger to allow for better visibility of allergen details
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NewsCostcutter rolls out food-to-go product guide for retailers
Details are provided of the new Co-op own-brand offering, including sandwiches, wraps and salads plus chilled snack and prepared fruits
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NewsHyperama profit drop blamed on rising operating costs
Wholesaler cited concerns over the national living wage and auto-enrolment pensions
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NewsMedia Bites 25 July: Retail jobs, Cabinet reshuffle, B&M Bargains
72,000 people lost their job in retailing in the past year because of online shopping and automation, according to the BRC.
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NewsDes Kingsley takes over as chief executive at Typhoo Tea
Kingsley fills the vacancy left by Somnath Saha who stepped down last August
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NewsCity snapshot: B&M targets more than 40 new stores as Q1 sales surge
B&M European Value Retail is on track for a net 24 new B&M UK fascia stores in is full financial year and 15-20 Heron Foods. Plus, Britvic reports third quarter sales decline, PayPoint Q1s up 3.6%, second quarter volumes rise at Coca-Cola and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 July: Grocery market share, Fevertree, McColl’s
The big supermarket groups are “nursing a hangover” from last summer’s prolonged hot weather and the beer-fuelled spending spree it inspired.
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NewsFeverTree shares drop on slowing UK growth
FeverTree has warned that its rapid growth in the UK has slowed significantly amid the “dampening effect” of poor weather and strong comparables.
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NewsHolland & Barrett trials vegetarian and vegan lunchtime ranges
The range includes £3.99 meal deals, comprising mains, snack and drink
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NewsChannel Islands Co-op trials plastic-free produce
Retailer is trailling the move at two Jersey stores and two on Guernsey
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NewsPladis names Unilever veteran Sridhar Ramamurthy as CFO
He assumse responsibility for leading financial management and other related functions
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NewsCity snapshot: Grocery sales fall for the first time in three years
Grocery sales have fallen back for the first time in three years as last year’s record early summer temperatures hit year-on-year comparisons. Plus, first half profits plunge at McColl’s, Fever-Tree first half sales rise 13% and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 23 July: Sainsbury’s, Fever-tree, Swine fever
Sainsbury’s has linked with Deliveroo to offer hot takeaways via the delivery app.
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NewsProof of age body to develop digital identification system
The PASS standards group is chaired by ACS chief executive James Lowman
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NewsNational living wage forcing c-stores to cut staff hours, says ACS
The trade body voiced its concerns in oral evidence given to the Low Pay Commission
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NewsInvestment fund launched for eco-friendly packaging
Government to supply £60m while £149m will come from the private sector
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NewsCity snapshot: First quarter sales rise at Premier Foods on branded growth
Premier Foods increased group sales by 1.1% in its first quarter, driven by 2.9% growth in branded sales. Plus, first half sales and profits rise at Nichols, Hotel Chocolat sales jump 14% in the year to the end of June, AG Barr shares plunge and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 17 July: AG Barr, Farming, Wholefoods
AG Barr shares collapsed 28% to 623p after the Irn-Bru maker blamed a lack of Scottish sunshine for an expected 10% fall in sales.
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NewsCity snapshot: AG Barr issues profits warning as poor weather hits sales
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has warned its full-year profits will fall by up to a fifth after trading has been hit by poor UK weather and pricing increases.
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NewsMedia Bites 16 July: AB InBev, Juul, Farming
AB InBev might have another go at selling shares in its Asian business should a market-lifting breakthrough occur on US-China trade disputes