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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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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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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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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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NewsVimto maker Nichols reports half-year profit boost
Vimto brand owner Nichols has reported a double-digit increase in half-year profits – boosted by strong UK sales.
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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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NewsCoca-Cola revenues slide despite World Cup boost
Coca-Cola reported a fall in second quarter revenues and profits despite a huge marketing effort around the FIFA World Cup.
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NewsPremier Foods profits up despite sales dip
Tight cost control has enabled Premier Foods to post a 2.1% increase in first half profit despite seeing a drop in sales of its ‘power brands’.
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NewsMcColl’s sales up as Lancaster splits off chairman role
McColl’s Retail Group has reported a 2.1% increase in half-year like-for-like sales, and revealed founder James Lancaster is to fully focus on his role as chief executive.
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NewsTesco shares jump on Philip Clarke’s departure
Tesco shares rose to their highest level for a month after the company announced the departure of chief executive Philip Clarke
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NewsFood & drink companies lead the way on working capital
The 20 biggest global consumer products companies improved their working capital positions dramatically in 2013…
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NewsFinsbury Foods shares bounce back on news of good profits
After responding strongly to the sale of its free-from business last year, Finsbury Foods shares have drifted…
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NewsCarrefour chalks up best sales growth in five years
Carrefour has reported its best quarterly sales growth in five years – with sales growing 4.9% on an organic basis to €20.5bn.
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NewsFinsbury Foods profits to be ahead of market expectations
Finsbury Foods has reported that it now expects full year profit to come in ahead of market expectations.
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NewsConviviality Retail toasts bumper full-year profits
Bargain Booze-owner Conviviality Retail has reported a bumper increase in profits in its first annual results as a listed company.
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NewsJames Brundle's Hackney Spar topping £32k weekly sales
Sales are topping £32,000 a week at the second c-store opened by Spar retailer James Brundle…
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NewsSpar wholesaler Blakemore targets new stores
Blakemore is set to ramp up store recruitment as it revealed a 3% increase in like-for-like retail sales this week…
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NewsSugar supply set to tighten warns Tate & Lyle
Tate & Lyle Sugars has reported a surge in sales and profits, but warned of mounting pressure on sugar supplies…
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NewsABF grocery sales hit by loss of Silver Spoon contract with Asda
Associated British Foods has reported a 5% drop in constant currency grocery sales following the loss of contracts at Silver Spoon.
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NewsWhole Foods’ UK losses increase despite near 30% growth
The UK arm of Whole Foods Market has seen a further increase in annual losses, despite recording a huge growth in sales.