All articles by Matt Strudwick – Page 3
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NewsWaitrose goes big on community spirit with black and white 2017 Christmas ad
The ad focuses on a group of villagers who become trapped inside a pub on Christmas morning
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NewsLandmark looks to grow Lifestyle Express by 70 stores a year
Buying group has also launched a review of its own label offer
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NewsJohn Lewis reveals Christmas advert starring Moz the Monster
Oscar-winning Michel Gondry, whose past work includes Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, directed the two-minute ad
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NewsCash & carry research shows confusing depots leak sales
Research was conducted over eight days in Dhamecha’s Hayes depot
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NewsWincanton sees profits jump despite Tesco contract loss
Chief executive Adrian Colman said the group had delivered a “good overall performance”…
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NewsTon Christiaanse steps down as Brakes UK chief executive
Christiaanse only took up the role in early 2017 when he replaced Phil Wieland
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NewsSelect & Save switches supply deal from Nisa to Bestway
The convenience store symbol group’s five-year deal with Nisa ended on 30 April…
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NewsAmazon to close two Whole Foods Market stores in UK
Whole Foods to consult on closure, which would result in all its stores being located in London…
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals Christmas ad starring Paddington bear
The family-focused ad follows Paddington as he mistakes a burglar for Santa Claus…
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NewsPallet burning on Bonfire Night 'costs UK economy millions'
The average cost of a new pallet can be between £8 and £10
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NewsRefurb by prominent independent Dean Holborn grows sales 13%
Holborn’s store in Nutfield, Surrey, underwent a three-week refurbishment before reopening on 23 September…
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NewsEnvironment minister refuses to back coffee cup tax
Coffey was giving evidence today before the Environment Audit Committee hearing into the effects of packaging
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NewsImprovements to HKS Retail food to go boosts sales 17%
The forecourt operator’s turnover rose to £120.9m for the year ending 31 May 2017…
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NewsConnect Group to cut 340 jobs in face of falling sales
The cuts represent 6% of the firm’s 5,666-strong workforce, with the layoffs coming across its combined business in 2018
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NewsUK asparagus production ‘could end’ under Brexit says grower
A new survey by the NFU revealed there was a 29% shortfall in seasonal farm workers in September
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NewsUK food & drink bodies urge Hammond to reform business rates
Twelve executives have urged the Chancellor to “take action” as £1.1bn tax hike looms
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NewsAndrew King to head up Nielsen Brandbank wholesale division
King has more than 20 years of experience in wholesale, having worked previously at Center Parcs and the Thresher Group
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NewsBP opens new M&S Simply Food filling station in Honiton
The new filling station on Turks Head Lane has created 18 new jobs…
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NewsDRS problems could be solved by supermarket geniuses, say MPs
Environment Audit Committee warned of new legislation to combat the 700,000 plastic bottles that litter UK streets daily
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NewsMPK Garages plans acquisitions despite transaction cost hit
Turnover for the year to 28 February was up 11% to £64m