All Finance articles – Page 439
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NewsJohnson & Johnson makes $2bn offer for Japan’s Ci:z Holdings
US consumer giant Johnson & Johnson has announced it has made a US$2bn offer to buy the 80% of Japanese skincare group Ci:z Holdings is does not already own.
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NewsMcDonald's shares jump 6% after sales growth beats expectations
Shares rise at the US fast-food giant after it beat global sales expectations following menu price increases.
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NewsHeart of England Co-op reports 7% sales jump
The growth comes despite the society pointing to a tough trading environment
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NewsThe Authentic Food Co to close Dundalk factory with up to 170 job losses
The Manchester-based world food producer has appointed liquidators for its Irish manufacturing arm
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NewsWhitbread posts 2.5% first half profit rise after Costa sale agreement
Whitbread recorded a modest rise in profits in the first half of the year, after agreeing to sell the Costa coffee chain to Coca-Cola.
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NewsMedia Bites 23 October: Morrisons, Patisserie Valerie, Meat alternatives
Morrisons has failed to overturn a court decision that it should compensate thousands of workers after a disgruntled colleague posted payroll information about 100,000 staff online
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NewsMagic Rock Brewing invests in canning lines after securing £850k funding
Yorkshire craft brewery has upgraded its production lines after funding was facilitated by HSBC UK and HSBC Asset Finance
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InterviewsBig Interview: how Diageo GB boss Charles Ireland is lifting UK spirits
He’s helped turn Gordon’s Pink into a national sensation. Now, Diageo’s GB boss Charles Ireland has plans to tell whisky’s story… and reimagine Johnnie Walker
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NewsPhilip Morris spends £2m encouraging smokers to quit
Health campaigners accused the tobacco giant of hypocrisy
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NewsCity snapshot: B&M acquires French discount chain Babou for €91.2m
B&M Bargains owner BME European Value Retail has agreed to buy French general merchandise retailer Babou. Plus, Casino owner Rallye has has received an offer for its Courir sports business from private equity group Equistone Partners.
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NewsMedia Bites 22 Oct: Patisserie Valerie, Ocado, Tesco
A law firm is canvassing Patisserie Valerie investors in the hope of launching legal action following the discovery of a near-£40m hole in the cafe chain’s books.
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NewsHome Bargains reports second year of double-digit growth
Accounts for the full year to 30 June 2018 reveal sales rose 14.6% to £2.1bn
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NewsCity News: Unilever growth fails to impress after HQ backtrack
Unilever delivered much-needed sales growth in its results for the third quarter of 2018
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NewsPastinos looks to up distribution after Mask acquisition
The vegan snack maker was put up for sale by its former owners Giuseppe Martorana and Roberto Perini
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NewsGreencore claims US exit makes it 'more resilient' to Brexit
The own-label sandwich producer dismissed accusations its US expansion had been a failure
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NewsHawkins & Brimble seeks £250k to meet surging demand
The skin and beardcare brand will use half the funds to drive production hikes
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NewsGenesis Crafty bought for £1.8m after turnaround plan failed
The Northern Irish bakery, which reported £18m turnover in 2017, entered administration in August
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NewsBear Yoyos drive 17% growth at Urban Fresh Foods
The kids’ fruit snack manufacturer reported sales of £33.4m for the year to 31 December 2017
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NewsMedia bites 19 October: Tesco, mad cow disease, Coca-Cola
Sir Terry Leahy has endorsed Dave Lewis, Tesco’s chief executive, saying that he has rebuilt confidence and financial strength at the supermarket chain after years of decline
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NewsCity snapshot: Greencore defends £817m US business sale after City criticism
Greencore says it will be “more resilient” to Brexit after exiting the US, following the £817m sale of its US arm to Hearthside Food Solutions