Harry Holmes
Harry was The Grocer’s features editor.
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NewsLittle Moons required £5m bail-out following factory closure
The mochi ball ice cream maker defaulted on its loan terms a month after closing its Kettering site
NewsKimberly-Clark cuts profit forecasts due to US tariffs
Kimberly-Clark is one of the first US consumer goods makers to spell out the impacts of the tariffs
NewsCity snapshot: Trump’s tariffs ‘harder to predict than pandemic’
Major shifts in the White House’s trade policy make it difficult to estimate how many UK businesses are affected
Analysis & FeaturesCan B Corp’s updated standards address credibility concerns?
B Lab’s update to standards outlines seven key areas for companies to address. Has it done enough to ward off ‘greenwashing’ accusations?
NewsFood exporters struggle amid confusion of Trump’s tariffs
The White House has said it now seeking 90 trade deals in 90 days after Trump placed blanket tariffs of at least 10% on nearly every country
NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s shares up 4% after ‘record year’
The supermarket warned that its profits would fall this year as it spent to ‘maintain its competitive position’
NewsFood inflation falls to 3% in March led by confectionery
Overall UK inflation dropped to 2.6%, led by falling petrol prices
NewsCity snapshot: WH Smith looks to shake off tariff concerns ahead of high street sale
WH Smith saw profits in its travel arm rise 12% in the first half of the year
NewsWH Smith travel profits jump ahead of high street sell-off
The retailer confirmed the sale to Modella Capital should complete in the summer
NewsCity snapshot: B&M looks to shore up sales after another weak quarter
B&M is planning to open 45 new stores this year despite weaker sales across its stores
NewsRetail sales see ‘green shoots’ of recovery in March
The strong sales came despite fears that US tariffs will impact consumer confidence
NewsVegan Food Group to bring bestselling vegan eggs in US to Europe
Vegan Food Group is pumping £5m into bringing the product to Europe as part of a partnership with food tech unicorn, Eat Just
NewsCity snapshot: Distil defies tariffs to bring vodka back to US
Donald Trump’s current tariffs are manageable, according to Distil, with a benefit across the supply chain should they be lifted
NewsCity snapshot: retailers fear Trump tariffs will hit high street footfall
Business and shopper confidence remains low with inflation and unemployment both on the rise
NewsGenius Foods bailed out by owner after losses mount
Katjes has sought to initiate a turnaround at Genius since buying the business in 2022, but has struggled to make much headway
NewsTesco slashing £500m of costs as price war escalates
Tesco is cutting an additional £500m of costs amid escalating costs and falling profits, saying it needs the ‘flexibility and firepower… to respond to current market conditions’
NewsCity snapshot: KKR nears €2.5bn deal for Karo Healthcare
A deal would be counter to the downbeat mood following Donald Trump’s decision to place tariffs on almost every country
NewsHome-cooked dogfood company Different Dog raises £10m
The £10m will be used to build a new ‘state-of-the-art facility’ in Telford, the ‘dog capital of the UK’
NewsEco cleaning brand Smol edges closer to profitability
Smol has prioritised growth since it raised $34m in a series B round in 2021
NewsCity snapshot: Hilton Foods’ profits up 15% off strong volume growth
The business is set to expand its international presence with a launch into Saudia Arabia next year