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All articles by Ed Devlin – Page 73
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NewsCity Snapshot: M&S profits to shrink as inflation squeezes spending power of households
Marks & Spencer has warned its profits will take a hit this year as the squeeze on household finances gets tighter. Plus, Ocado Retail sales fall as shoppers cut down on spending; annual results from Pets at Home; and Bakkavor worries about volumes as more price hikes loom.
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NewsMedia Bites 25 May: Unilever, inflation, Cranswick, SSP Group, Kendamil
The boss of Unilever has defended the consumer goods giant’s focus on sustainability and the environment. Plus, the papers pick up the latest Kantar grocery data, annual results from Cranswick and more.
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NewsEG Group profits climb as sales soar 25%
Profits have leapt higher at forecourt giant EG Group as a growing foodservice business and soaring prices at the pumps help fuel a 25% jump in first-quarter revenues.
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NewsGreencore battles latest wave of inflation as recovery in food-to-go gathers momentum
Sandwich maker Greencore is battling to claw back soaring costs as input inflation accelerated into double digits while a recovery in its food-to-go markets gathered pace.
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NewsSSP shares soar as Upper Crust owner shows signs of recovery
Shares at SSP Group soared higher today as the markets welcomed hopes of a sustained recovery at the food-to-go group following the pandemic
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NewsCity Snapshot: Lidl and Aldi grab more share as grocery inflation hits 13-year high
Food price inflation has hit its highest level for 13 years, with Lidl and Aldi stealing more market share from rivals, according to Kantar. Plus, annual results from Cranswick and interims from Greencore and SSP Group, with a trading statement from Hilton Food Group.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 May: Starbucks, Superdrug, THG
Starbucks has become the latest consumer brand to pull out of Russia as the wider exodus of multinational companies from the country continues three months after its invasion of Ukraine.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Moonpig to bulk up gifting proposition with £124m acquisition of Buyagift
Online greeting card group Moonpig has proposed a £124m deal to acquire gifting experiences company Buyagift. Plus, DTC ready meal group Parsley Box hires marketing director.
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NewsMedia Bites 23 May: THG, M&S, Tesco, Ocado, Pets at Home
THG remains in focus for the papers over the weekend as the embattled firm awaits further higher bids in takeover talks.
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NewsThis plots biggest-ever meat-free crowd round to supercharge growth
This – launched in 2019 by Andy Shovel and Pete Sharman – is aiming to raise at least £4m from the round but expects to overfund and beat the €5.4m (£4.6m) raised by Spanish brand Heura last month
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NewsMedia Bites 20 May: THG, Iceland, online sales tax, Co-op
A shock offer by property mogul Nick Candy to take THG private makes headlines this morning.
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NewsMedia Bites 19 May: Premier Foods, inflation, Arla Foods, Ocado, Impossible Foods
The papers are filled with stories on the latest inflation figures and how it is affecting the likes of Premier Foods, Ocado and milk producer Arla.
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NewsS-Ventures acquires Amazon specialist Market Rocket to launch digital drive for brand portfolio
Fmcg investment house S-Ventures has added an Amazon specialist to its portfolio, with the acquisition of Market Rocket.
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NewsM&A activity slows as inflationary pressure builds
Soaring inflation is putting increasing pressure on M&A activity in the food and drink industry, a new report warns
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NewsCity Snapshot: Premier Foods to hike prices higher as Mr Kipling helps group beat profit forecasts
Premier Foods beats profit expectations for the year but warns of more price hikes. Plus, UK inflation hits 40-year high of 9% in April; Virgin Wines strikes strategic partnerships with Great Western Railway and Currys; and Marston’s returns to profit as pub trading returns to normal.
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NewsJam n Vegan scores backing from Veg Capital for retail push
The business will use the £200,000 investment to build brand awareness, expand the team around founder Kyle Parchment and open up new channels.
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NewsSomething & Nothing targets US expansion with £1.5m VC backing
Premium seltzer brand Something & Nothing has raised £1.5m in a private investment round to capitalise on growing demand in the US for its range of drinks.
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NewsMedia Bites 17 May: Greggs, inflation, pig farmers, McDonald’s
Greggs makes the headlines as outgoing CEO Roger Whiteside delivers final trading update, while the Bank of England govenor appears before a select committee to talk about soaring inflation and an “apocalyptic” rise in food prices.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Greggs recovery continues but cost pressures set to increase
A recovery at Greggs has continued in the first quarter as like-for-like sales jumped 27.4% but the high street bakery chain warned of increasing cost pressures.
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NewsTom Savano ready to scale premium premixed cocktail brand with help from the crowd
After launching at the end of 2019, the business has already generated £700k in revenues, selling more than 40,000 of its bottled “super-premium” cocktails.