All Finance articles – Page 698
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Analysis & FeaturesOC&C Global 50: Still waiting for glut of fmcg mega-deals
The number of global fmcg deal hit record highs last year, according to the OC&C Global 50, but the sector is still waiting for those industry-defining mega-deals.
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NewsRexam £4.3bn takeover to undergo in-depth European scrutiny
The £4.3bn takeover of Rexam by US rival Ball Corporation is to be examined by the European Commission
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NewsSSP Group flies into currency headwinds
Like-for-like sales at food travel company SSP Group have been boosted by strong passenger growth at airports across the UK during the third quarter
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NewsEuro Garages raises £100m for new acquisitions
The funding, comprising senior debt facilities, will be used to fund the company’s purchase of 104 Esso sites in the South East
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NewsMedia Bites: Living wage, Ikea, Seabrook Crisps
It’s not the busiest morning for coverage of the grocery sector, but the “living wage” row is continuing to generate column inches
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NewsCity snapshot: PZ Cussons posts 2.3% like-for-like growth in "tough conditions"
Problems in PZ Cussons’ biggest market of Nigeria hit reported revenues and profits
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NewsSupermarkets ramp up pressure on UK food sector
The number of UK food suppliers experiencing “significant” financial distress has risen by over 50%, according to research from professional services firm Begbies Traynor.
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NewsSeabrook Crisps hungry for deals as part of expansion plan
Seabrook Crisps is eyeing potential bolt-on acquisitions as it seeks to broaden its portfolio and expand into new snacking categories following LDC-backed MBO.
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Comment & OpinionOpinion: National Living Wage provides opportunity for businesses too
With the chance to review their wage structures and even get out ahead of changes, SME business need not be disadvantaged by the NLV
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NewsHealth food wholesaler Tree of Life's sales soar 14%
Health food wholesaler Tree of Life has posted sales up 14% to £45m
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NewsSeabrook Crisps confirms LDC buyout
Seabrook Crips has this morning confirmed The Grocer’s story that private equity house LDC has acquired a majority stake in the business.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Rising number of suppliers on the bread line thanks to supermarket price war
The battle between the UK’s biggest supermarkets has led to a 54% jump in the number of food suppliers in “significant” financial distress
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NewsMedia Bites 20 July: Seabrook Crisps, Iceland, Sainsbury’s
The takeover of Seabrooks Crisps, revealed by The Grocer on Thursday, has hit the papers this morning
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NewsCarrefour and Casino trading updates reveal mixed bag
There were seemingly contrasting fortunes for two French supermarket giants this week
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NewsWyke Farms 'fairly optimistic' despite pre-tax profit slump
Somerset Cheddar producer Wyke Farms does not expect an immediate rebound in profitability this year
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NewsCrowdfunding model attracts six more food and drink companies
Six more food and drink companies have turned to the crowd
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NewsB&M Bargains accelerates store opening plans
B&M Bargains is accelerating its store opening plans this financial year and now expects to add 80 net new outlets to its portfolio.
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NewsAs John Dixon quits, is Steve Rowe now M&S CEO in waiting?
John Dixon’s resignation clears way for Steve Rowe in battle to succeed Marc Bolland as M&S CEO.
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NewsCity Snapshot: B&M Bargains reveals strong spring as shoppers stick with discounters
Listed value retailer B&M Bargains has reported another period of soaring growth in a strong spring trading update. Elsewhere, Marks & Spencer gives an insight into succession planning as head of food Steve Rowe takes over from head of GM John Dixon.
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NewsMedia Bites 17 July: M&S, Amazon
The papers focus heavily on news that Marks & Spencer’s head of general merchandise John Dixon has quit for another top job in retail. Also in the headlines is Amazon’s plans to launch online grocery delivery in the UK.