All Finance articles – Page 16
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NewsSignature Brew restructures in bid to tackle pandemic debts
Like many other small breweries Signature Brew saw a drastic reduction in trade during the pandemic
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NewsPoorest households have less spending power than in 2021 finds Asda Tracker
The lowest-earning 40% now have less spending power than they did in 2021, according to the tracker
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NewsInsomnia Cookies wins further backing for global growth drive
The on-demand bakery has accelerated plans to open 1,800 bakeries globally over the next 10 years after winning further backing from investors
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NewsKellanova shares slip as antitrust rumours circulate
Reports of a “full-scale EU antitrust investigation” into Mars’ $36bn acquisition of Kellanova have cooled excitement for the deal in New York
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NewsGrocery sales flop in May, latest retail figures show
A slump in food store sales in May has powered the worst monthly fall in retail sales since December 2023
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NewsMedia Bites 20 June: May retail sales, Post Office, sun cream
Sales volumes are estimated to have fallen by 2.7% in May, the biggest monthly fall since December 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics
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NewsConsumers gain confidence in economy – but not their wallets
Consumers’ thawing attitude towards the UK economy has powered a modest two-point boost to their overall spending confidence, according to GfK’s latest barometer
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NewsPZ Cussons puts investors in a lather as shares fall on transformation update
PZ Cussons failed to convince the markets this week on the progress of its ongoing transformation as the personal care group sold off its stake in the Nigerian edible oils business for £51m
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NewsMagnavale wins £500m backing for 10-year growth
Cold storage firm Magnavale has secured a £500m loan to pursue growth, following the completion of its new 101,000-pallet cold store near Grantham
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NewsPernod Ricard set to simplify structure in cost-cutting exercise
It is a response by the French group to strengthening headwinds in the global spirits market as the owner of Jameson, Absolut and Havana Club struggled to perform amid weakening consumer confidence around the world
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NewsGXO’s £762m acquisition of Wincanton cleared by the CMA
CMA has cleared GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton following the business’s offer to sell Wincanton’s dedicated grocery warehousing business.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Starbucks’ US turnaround working and should the UK follow suit?
The strategy promises better standards in Starbucks outlets but labour costs are high
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NewsFlora Food Group sales and profits slump in promotion push
Profits at Flora Food Group have declined in the UK as the former Unilever spreads business invested in lower prices and a major marketing campaign for Flora to highlight its dairy-free credentials
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NewsUnilever weighs up sale of loss-making snacking brand Graze
Unilever is reportedly looking to offload healthy snacking brand Graze as the consumer packaged foods giant continues to explore ways to reshape its portfolio
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NewsNestlé chairman Paul Bulcke to depart after 50 years with Kit Kat owner
Bulcke does not plan to stand for re-election at the company AGM on 16 April 2026 and will step down from the board following the meeting next year
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NewsMedia Bites 19 June: Graze, EU investigations, John Lewis, G&Ts
Unilever is exploring the sale of healthy snakcing brand Graze
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NewsCo-op secures £350m loan from banking partners
The company said the deal with HSBC, Barclays, ING, Lloyds, NatWest and Rabobank reflected “strong market confidence” in its resilience and performance following recent financial successes
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Comment & OpinionIt’s too late for Mighty but plant-based is bouncing back
Mighty Drinks has joined the unenviable ranks of plant-based brands going to the wall – but there’s more to the story than failure
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NewsPerfectTed tops startup ranking with 500% growth spurt
Matcha energy drink startup PerfectTed’s staggering growth spurt over the past two years has made it the fastest-growing founder-led startup in the UK