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NewsHave Dairy Crest's rivals set sights on its stable of brands?
As Dairy Crest waits for the sale of its liquid milk division to Müller to be cleared by the competition authorities, major dairy players are believed to be gearing up to make a play for its branded business.
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NewsTate & Lyle issues another profits warning on US sweetener weakness
Sucralose producer Tate & Lyle (TATE) has cut profit guidance for the third time in a year as it suffers from low US volumes and low sweetener prices.
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NewsPoundland agrees £55m deal to buy 99p Stores
Poundland has announced it is to buy rival fixed-price discounter 99p Stores this morning in a deal worth £55m.
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NewsCity snapshot: Poundland to swallow up rival fixed price discounter 99p Stores for £55m
Poundland agrees to £55m takeover of rival discounter 99p Stores. Plus a profit warning from Tate & Lyle sends shares spiralling - and the latest movements from the rest of stock market.
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NewsMedia Bites 6 February: Tesco, Andy Clarke, Rexam
Reaction to GCA’s probe of Tesco features heavily as Asda’s Andy Clarke questions Tesco turnaround strategy.
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Analysis & FeaturesSalary-linked pension schemes are too expensive for retailers in 2015
Under fire from new challengers like Aldi and Lidl, such gold plated pensions are simply too expensive to offer for retailers to offer in the current market.
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NewsRexam £4.3bn takeover talks send shares soaring
Shares have spiked massively at aluminium can manufacturer Rexam after it admitted to talks with a US rival for a potential £4.3bn takeover.
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NewsChris Dee appointed as new Booths CEO
New role in the business created for 20-year veteran of the upmarket Northern retailer
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NewsCost cutting drives profit growth at McBride
Private label household goods firm McBride has reported a 4.1% revenues fall to £364.7m in the six months to 31 December 2014.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Dairy Crest in talks with CMA to push through Müller sale
Dairy Crest holds its breath as it awaits watchdog review of Müller sale. Plus McBride’s first half results and the latest share price movements.
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NewsAdjudicator Tacon announces Tesco inquiry
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon launches first ever inquiry after receiving evidence relating to Tesco’s dealings with suppliers
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Media Bites 5 February: Tesco, Boots, Starbucks
Tesco’s latest woes dominates the news this morning with the supermarket to come under fresh scrutiny by the supermarket watchdog over its dealings with suppliers.
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NewsConsumer healthcare sales dip at GSK in 2014
GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) consumer healthcare revenues dipped by 1% last year as the global pharma giant struggled to overcome supply chain problems in the US and Europe.
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NewsAsda COO Mark Ibbotson moves to Walmart
Mark Ibbotson to take up role as senior VP at Walmart US, Asda responsibilities will be split until replacement is found
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NewsSmucker’s to cater for cats and dogs with $5.8bn Big Heart deal
US food group JM Smucker has entered the pet food and snacks category with the $5.8bn acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands.
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NewsConviviality buys GT News' 37 stores, will convert most to Bargain Booze
Conviviality Retail says acquisition is in line with plans for “geographical expansion”
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NewsPrivate equity firm CD&R sells a further 12% stake in B&M
B&M Bargains could be heading for the FTSE 100 after former private equity owner Clayton Dubilier & Rice floated another 120 million shares in the value retailer.
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NewsMedia Bites 4 February: Ocado, Tesco, Co-op
Ocado’s first annual profit gets significant coverage across the papers this morning.
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NewsCity snapshot: Conviviality Retail buys GT News
Conviviality Retail is back on the acquisition trail after announcing the purchase of East Midlands and Yorkshire convenience chain GT News. Plus, food price deflation, B&M share placement and the latest market news from the City.
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NewsFood deflation hits highest level yet, finds BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index
Food prices fell by the highest rate ever recorded by the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index in January as the New Year price war took hold.