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NewsBranded cider growth grinds to a halt
The once-booming branded cider market has slowed to a halt this year…
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NewsFizzy drinks and flat sales in China dominate City news
It’s been a big week for soft drinks businesses, including results from both The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo…
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NewsMars Chocolate reports drop in profits for second year
Profits at Mars Chocolate have slipped for a second year running despite a big improvement in sales…
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NewsSales growth slows at Nestlé
Nestlé has reported a small deceleration in quarterly sales growth as demand from emerging markets slowed.
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NewsBooker sets its sights on £6bn sales post-Makro deal
Booker has laid out plans to transform itself into a £6bn business if its acquisition of Makro receives clearance from the competition authorities.
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NewsOwn-label alcohol sales growth beats brands in every category
Sales of own-label alcoholic drinks have soared over the past 12 months - with growth exceeding that of brands…
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NewsCity News 6/10/12
Tesco shares took another knock this week after it reported a 12% drop in group pre-tax profits to £1.66bn…
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NewsBrakes passes on inflation to boost profits
Brakes Group has reported improved first half profits after passing on cost inflation to its customers…
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NewsAsda accounts show profits up 2% in 2011
Asda posted a 1.9% rise in pre-tax profits for 2011, according to account filed at Companies House.
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NewsTesco turnaround plan takes toll on profits
Tesco is showing signs of life thanks to its £1bn turnaround plan - but at the cost of its first fall in group profits for almost 20 years.
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NewsAldi rockets into profit after stunning 2011
Aldi has revealed a stunning financial turnaround after returning pre-tax profits of £70.5m for 2011 - compared to a £56.9m loss the year before.
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City News 3/10/12
The economic crisis in southern Europe took the shine off Compass Group’s trading update on Thursday…
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NewsHornby derailed by retailers’ Olympic discounting
Toy maker Hornby has issued a profit warning after admitting sales of Olympic merchandise were lower than expected.
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NewsP&H price match pays off as non-tobacco lines smash target
Palmer & Harvey has smashed its sales targets for core non-tobacco lines to report 11.5% growth across the 600 products…
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NewsSales of organic onions and parsnips show healthy growth
Celebrity chefs such as Marco Pierre White may castigate organic food as the preserve of the “smug”…
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NewsTangerine profits hit by sugar, maize and gelatine price rises
Tangerine Confectionery has blamed a steep decline in profits on the impact of ‘extraordinary’ commodity cost inflation…
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NewsConvenience stores attract young entrepreneurs
Think most c-stores are run by older, Asian men? Think again…
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NewsUnattractive Animée axed by Molson Coors
Molson Coors is calling time on its female-friendly beer Animée after just a year on shelf…
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NewsOcado struggles to come back from summer slump
The summer of celebration has brought little cheer to Ocado investors…