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NewsPremier Foods reports growth in 'power brands'
Premier Foods has said sales of its ‘power brands’, such as Hovis, Sharwood’s and Bisto, have grown for the fifth successive quarter.
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NewsEnd of the line for cheap plonk? Fine wine sales lift off
The days of cheap plonk look to be numbered as the mults report a sharp fall in sales of sub-£5 bottles…
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NewsTesco share price recovery grinds to a halt
The steady recovery in Tesco shares came to an abrupt halt after it reported a 50% drop in group pre-tax profits…
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NewsNestlé sales rise 4.3% as Asian growth slows
Nestlé has reported weaker than expected first-quarter sales after a significant slowdown in Asian growth.
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NewsTesco profits fall on back of £1.2bn charge to exit US
Profits at Tesco have fallen for the first time in 20 years as the retailer announced a £1.2bn writedown for exiting the US market.
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NewsKerry relaunches van sales to boost c-store fresh & chilled
Kerry Foods is relaunching its van sales business under the new name Kerryfresh…
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NewsPZ Cussons sees strength in core brands amid challenging outlook
Soap maker PZ Cussons has predicted a return to profitable growth for the year as it reported group performance “in line with management expectations” for the period 30 January to 10 April.
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NewsMarks & Spencer food sales jump but clothing struggles
M&S has reported a 4% jump in like-for-like food sales in the fourth quarter, but its clothing business continued to struggle.
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NewsCargill profits drop 42% as US drought drags on meat business
Profits at Cargill fell 42% in the third quarter, after input costs soared following last year’s US drought.
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NewsSainsbury's reports strong fourth-quarter growth of 3.6%
Good news for Sainsbury’s investors could spell bad news for Tesco shareholders…
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NewsElla's Kitchen's global clout boosted by Coles in Australia
Ella’s Kitchen has reported a surge in international sales after signing an export deal with Coles in Australia….
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NewsGreggs points finger at bad weather as pre-tax profits fall
Greggs has reported a fall in pre-tax profits, blaming last year’s weather for disappointing preliminary results for 2012.
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NewsBoparan warns of horsemeat effect as it delivers solid results
Protein powerhouse Boparan Holdings has signalled a dilution in margins in the second half of the year as horsemeat and other factors conspire to take their toll on the market.
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NewsB&M Bargains sales and profits soar as expansion continues
B&M Retail posted double-digit increases in sales and profits for 2012 to continue its staggering growth…
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NewsMorrisons online debut set for 2014 as sales take a dip
Morrisons has announced that it will launch an online grocery operation by January 2014 and is looking to enlist Ocado to help it do so.
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NewsCity news: Carrefour shares continue recovery
Carrefour shares are continuing their recovery after a dismal 2011 when five profit warnings wiped 40% off the value…
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NewsNews & mags sales decline for Menzies
Newspaper and magazine sales continue to decline at Menzies Distribution…
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NewsWaitrose doubles store refurbishment rate as profits soar by 12%
Waitrose is planning a major store refurbishment programme this year on up to 25 shops – about 10% of its core estate…
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NewsVimto sparkles as Nichols reports 13% rise in profits
Strong sales of Vimto have driven Nichols’ profit and dividend growth into double-digit figures, as the company announced that CEO Brendan Hynes is to step down.
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NewsHenkel cleans ups with record sales and profits
German consumer goods giant Henkel has reported record sales and profits for 2012.