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NewsMedia Bites 16 Oct: EG Group, John Lewis, Boots
EG Group’s bonds dropped in value on Thursday after reports that the auditor of the highly acquisitive UK petrol station operator had resigned over governance concerns.
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NewsMorrisons launches wholesale bulk food box service for lockdown aid
Morrisons aid it had been approached by a raft of public sector and charity organisations who needed to source groceries quickly
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NewsEat17 launches own chocolate range
The range will be manufactured in Eat17’s new chocolate factory in Bishops Stortford
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NewsGroundbreaking trial shows supermarkets can nudge consumers towards healthier food
Trial was carried out across more than 100 stores in Lambeth and Southwark
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NewsBooths reports sales surge thanks to staycation boom
The retailer enjoyed a strong performance at its seven Lake District stores over the summer
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NewsFrieslandCampina UK sees revenues climb by £6.2m last year
The Netherlands-based dairy co-op’s British business saw revenues climb £6.2m to £52.3m in 2019
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NewsLiverpool ‘wet pubs’ scramble to set up ‘substantial’ food offer to avoid closure
Pubs that do not serve food will be forced to shut if they are located in a tier three location
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NewsBestway shakes up fascias, adding new booze concepts BB’s and Tippl
The wholesaler has developed BB’s and Tippl as extension of its Bargain Booze and Wine Rack brands respectively
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NewsNearly half of shop workers impacted by 10pm hospitality curfew, says Usdaw
Usdaw survey found increasing incidences of anti-social behaviour and abuse towards staff
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NewsWaitrose to shut cafes at Christmas
The retailer said it would shut all the facilities from 13 December with a gradual re-opening from mid-January
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NewsHolland’s adds first family-sized sharing pies to range
It’s first time the Lancashire-based pie maker has ventured away from individual pies
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NewsUpfield puts buttermilk back into Flora Buttery recipe
The plant-based giant made the move after shoppers said they prefered “the familiar taste profile” of its previous incarnation
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NewsInshore fishermen call for compromise in EU trade talks
Fishermen in smaller fleets say the introduction of tariffs would hit the industry hard
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NewsBooths expands concession offerings with chocolate counter
The upmarket grocer has partnered with British bespoke chocolate brand Montezuma’s
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NewsDenzel’s dog snack brand secures six-figure investment
Denzel’s will spend the money on expanding its product range and building the team
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NewsMedia Bites 15 October: EG Group, Ocado, Just Eat
Deloitte has resigned as auditor of EG Group, the UK petrol stations company whose billionaire owners just agreed a £6.8bn takeover of grocery chain Asda, because of concerns over its governance and internal controls.
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NewsCity snapshot: Marston’s to cut up to 2,150 jobs amid new coronavirus restrictions
Pub and brewing company Marston’s is to cut 2,150 roles after the coronavirus lockdown and ongoing restrictions have had a “material” impact on its trading. Plus, new chairman at BAT, Domino’s Pizza sees sales uplift, Distil benefits from drinking at home and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsWhole Foods Market links with Infarm for in-store vertical herb farms
Whole Foods stores in Kensington and Fulham will be the first to receive the units
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NewsBoparan rescues burger chain GBK from administration
2 Sisters owner Boparan has continued its push into casual dining, with the rescue of the GBK burger brand from administration
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NewsLivekindly Co raises $135m to accelerate expansion of plant-based brands portfolio
Plant-based brand collective The Livekindly Co has raised $135m (£104m) to accelerate its mission to transform the global “unsustainable meat-centric food system”, including developing chicken and egg alternatives.