Bruno Monteyne news and analysis – Page 2
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NewsUnilever’s failed bid for GSK arm leaves management in a precarious position
Unilever announced on Wednesday it would not up its bid for GSK’s consumer arm
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Analysis & FeaturesBack to the drawing board: what does Unilever do now?
Its £50bn bid for GSK’s consumer healthcare business rejected, can Unilever’s under-pressure management restore City trust?
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NewsUnilever halts pursuit of GSK consumer health arm as it refuses to up £50bn offer
Unilever has drawn a line under the rollercoaster takeover attempt, following a chorus of negative feedback from shareholders and analysts
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Comment & OpinionWould £50bn-plus GSK consumer arm acquisition cure Unilever’s headache?
A 7% plunge in Unilever’s share price today has given a pretty clear indication that its investors do not see a £50bn-plus swoop for GlaxoSmithKline’s consumer health arm as the answer to the consumer giant’s problems
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NewsUnilever signals intent to continue pursuit of GlaxoSmithKline consumer health arm
Unilever has signalled its intent to reposition its porfolio into higher growth categories and called the GlaxoSmithKline consumer healthcare division “a strong strategic fit” for the group.
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Comment & OpinionThe agile giants: how Nestlé and P&G demonstrate the power of being big
Two of the fmcg market’s largest players have provided further evidence of the growing benefits of scale
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C Global 50 food and beverage report and ranking: the impact of Covid-19
The world’s 50 biggest fmcg giants have seen growth slow, though they have outpaced smaller players. As restrictions ease, how permanent is the new dynamic?
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NewsLindt sales soar as it emerges from Covid restrictions
Swiss confectionery giant Lindt & Sprüngli has soared back into double-digit growth as the shops emerged from lockdowns across the world and it continued to benefit from strong demand for premium chocolate in supermarkets.
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NewsCity News: Unilever’s shrinking margins cause concern despite growth
At first glance, there was plenty to like about Unilever’s full-year results on Thursday
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NewsSainsbury’s not yet ‘in the money’ despite coronavirus sales uplift
Mike Coupe’s final results as Sainsbury’s boss firmly dispelled any notion the supermarket is finally “in the money” as a result of the coronavirus-induced grocery sales surge.
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Analysis & FeaturesFeeding the vulnerable: why has a government plan taken so long?
Supermarkets and ministers have been at odds over online grocery’s ability to cope with the millions in self-isolation
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NewsTesco’s coronavirus sales growth outstrips discounters as convenience sales soar
The UK’s largest supermarket Tesco grew sales at a faster rate than the German discounters in April, while convenience sales continue to boom
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NewsCoronavirus demand surge supercharges grocery industry growth
The UK grocery industry experienced its strongest four-week period on record in March, with overall industry growth of more than 20% and the sales increase of established players rivalling that of the discounters
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Analysis & FeaturesThe new coronavirus emergency service: online grocery
The nation’s supermarket staff and delivery drivers are vital to the functioning of the UK during this pandemic. So what are supermarkets doing to meet soaring demand – and keep people safe?
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News‘Accidental stockpilers’ driving shelf shortages, research shows
Empty shelves in supermarkets are a result of shoppers making more trips
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NewsGlobal food retail shares could benefit from coronavirus demand surge
Analysts have suggested the global grocery sector could be set to benefit from the rapid escalation of demand driven by the pandemic
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NewsSupermarket demand will increase under lockdown, says retail analyst
Although bulk buying would tail off as shoppers filled their cupboards, tighter measures, such as the restaurant closures …
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat are the supermarkets doing to ensure we don’t run out of food?
Supermarkets insist there’s still no need to panic but they’re making big changes to meet unprecedented demand
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus and the City: Who’s been least and worst affected?
Global stock markets have crashed on mounting fears over the economic impact of the virus – but some share prices have plunged further than others
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NewsRetailers welcome Chancellor’s £3bn business rates rescue package
Previously rules on state aid have prevented bailouts for bigger companies