Archive of all Booths articles – Page 5
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NewsBooths sees 6.5% sales growth over Christmas trading period
COO Nigel Murray said he was “delighted” to report growth on growth figures for a third consecutive year
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NewsIceland MD calls for Covid isolation period to be cut to tackle soaring absence rates
Iceland absences have risen more than 70% in a week, from 1,000 to over 1,700, MD Richard Walker said
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Analysis & Features10 challenger brands that smashed their crowdfunding targets in 2021
From plant-based to meat snacks and CBD to canned wine, here are the start-ups that exceeded expectations during crowdfunding rounds in 2021
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NewsBlack Bee Honey generates buzz as crowdfunding campaign more than doubles target
Black Bee Honey has more than doubled a crowdfunding target as it seeks to expand and support newly won retail listings.
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NewsBooths posts profits for the first time since 2015 due to Covid demand surge
The upmarket supermarket chain is back in the black after shopper demand increased during the series of lockdowns
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NewsMedia Bites 8 Dec: Strikes, Inflation, Booths
Asda has joined Tesco in facing the prospect of strike action ahead of the key Christmas trading season
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NewsGiles Brook joins board of Love Cocoa and Hip Chocolate
The addition of the former Vita Coco CEO and serial fmcg investor Brook would “drive the strategic development” of both Hip Chocolate and Love Cocoa
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NewsCo-op extends Amazon availability to Nottingham and Bristol
Co-op partnered with the e-commerce giant in September to launch the service in Glasgow
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NewsThe Real Olive Company seeks wider retail listings for NPD as it beats £200k crowdfunding goal
The producer of fresh, organic olives, olive oils and antipasti is overfunding for another two weeks and has currently raised more than £250k from 350 investors.
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NewsUFit seeking funding for expansion plans
The process is still in its early stages, with advisors at Stamford Partners having sent out a teaser document to a range of potential buyers and investors
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NewsNeat makes two senior appointments from Method & Ecover
It comes after the start-up received a six-figure backing from serial investor Giles Brook in February
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NewsFormer Innocent supply chain manager moves to eco cleaning brand Wilton London
The appointments come after a £500k, oversubscribed crowdfund
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NewsMara Seaweed to cast net further overseas following funding boost
Domestic and international demand for high-quality seaweed for use as a food source and health supplement is on the rise as consumers seek out nutrient-rich alternative protein and sustainable seafood, according to the business, which launched in 2013.
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NewsCo-op extends Amazon store availability to England with Bournemouth launch
Co-op last month made 10,000 SKUs available on Amazon to customers in Glasgow and surrounding areas
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Analysis & Features15 food & drink Advent calendars launching for Christmas 2021
From protein bars to pesto, we take a look at what’s inside this year’s new foodie Advent calendars
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NewsRitter launches limited edition dark milk chocolate
The bars are made with sustainable cocoa from Ritter’s own Nicaragua plantation
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Analysis & FeaturesThe pros and cons of a Co-op and Amazon partnership. Can they make it work?
Some 10,000 Co-op SKUs are now available on Amazon. But will the venture pay dividends, with Morrisons offering cheaper alternatives?
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Range PreviewTwo-metre pigs in blankets: Booths Christmas range 2021
Christmas at Booths will be for the meat lovers in 2021
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Comment & OpinionCo-op’s Amazon tie-up is a sign of how convenience is evolving
Co-op is fast emerging as an unlikely pioneer in online grocery. Its ambitions in this arena were this week cemented by a landmark partnership with Amazon, which will offer 10,000 of its SKUs for same-day delivery to Prime members. Granted, this is nothing particularly pioneering in ...
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NewsCo-op partners with Amazon to offer grocery delivery to Prime members
Products will be picked and packed by local stores, and delivered by Amazon’s ‘Flex’ courier pool drivers