All Finance articles – Page 796
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NewsGreggs one of biggest risers on FTSE thanks to strong first half
Trading improved significantly in the second half of last year…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat is the legacy of the economic downturn for food and drink?
The UK economy has at last outgrown the crisis. How did the recession change what shoppers buy?
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Analysis & FeaturesCurrency headwinds are fast turning into a gale
The UK economy is thriving, but currency headwinds continue to have a huge impact on UK-listed companies’ results.
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NewsStrong pound dents British American Tobacco’s revenues
British American Tobacco saw first half headline revenues decline by 10% after being hit by adverse exchange rate movements.
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NewsRevamped coffee and sandwiches help drive Greggs profit surge
Greggs has reported an almost 50% rise in first half pre-tax profit after diversifying its product range
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes hurricane Higginson signal a wind of change at Morrisons?
Yesterday a who’s who of retail veterans was paraded in the press as potential replacements for Sir Ian Gibson as the next Morrisons chairman.
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NewsIceland sales dip in latest market share figures
Iceland has posted its first drop in sales since 2005, according to the latest grocery market share data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsPZ Cussons defies currency headwinds to post profit growth
Soap maker PZ Cussons has recorded a 7% rise in full year profits despite negative currency movements and unrest in Nigeria.
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Analysis & FeaturesInsolvencies are falling, but for how long?
The number of food and drink companies having to call in the administrators is on the decrease, data from Grant Thornton shows.
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NewsReckitt Benckiser spins off pharma to focus on consumer goods
Reckitt Benckiser is to spin off its pharmaceutical division to concentrate on its core business of consumer goods.
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NewsAdministration numbers for food & drink firms falls sharply
Fewer food and drink firms are falling into administration despite the tumultuous grocery market conditions…
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NewsSugar deal scramble as prices tumble
Food manufacturers are eager to settle annual sugar contracts earlier than usual this year…
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NewsSainsbury's takes out corporate green loan
Sainsbury’s has taken out a corporate loan structured purely to invest in carbon reduction and sustainability projects…
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Analysis & FeaturesUnilever feels the effects of local growth
Unilever pointed to macro-economic pressures in emerging markets, but data suggests local players are eating into the multinationals’ market share
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco shares rise on Clarke departure despite profit warning
Dishearteningly for Philip Clarke, Tesco shares rose on Monday after his departure was announced…
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NewsReckitt Benckiser to pour £100m into healthcare R&D centre in Hull
RB – formerly Reckitt Benckiser – today revealed it will plough £100m into a new consumer health R&D centre in Hull
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NewsAfrican demand boosts SABMiller’s global volumes
SABMiller’s first quarter global drinks volumes grew by 3%, driven by increased demand in South Africa and the African region.
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NewsBritvic raises profit forecast as fizzy drinks sparkle
Britvic has raised its profit forecast for the full year after enjoying strong fizzy drink sales in the third quarter.
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NewsLidl insists it pays its 'fair share' of UK tax
Lidl has revealed that it paid more than £25m in UK corporation tax last year.
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NewsOver 200 jobs at risk as Hovis plans Leicester bakery closure
Hovis is planning to close its bakery in Leicester with the loss of more than 200 jobs, The Grocer has learned.