Archive of all news articles – Page 14
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NewsCo-op opens third store with franchise partner Universal Retail Group
The 2,500 sq ft store – on Dumballs Road, Cardiff – follows Universal Retail Group’s previous Co-op store launches this year in Parc Derwen, Bridgend and Morriston, Swansea
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NewsCity snapshot: Sporting events and better weather boost UK retail sales
Retail sales volumes bounced back to growth in July, according to official statistics, as warmer weather and sporting events boosted activity.
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NewsMedia Bites 16 August: Brexit border controls, Starbucks, WH Smith
Customs agents and businesses have complained to the government that they have been charged for checks on goods that never took place
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NewsThe Range and Wilko owner appoints new head of property
Antony Darbyshire will be particularly responsible for the continued rollout of new Wilko stores
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NewsLidl becomes latest supermarket to quietly end reusable packaging in-store pilot
The pilot involved refill machines dispensing Formil detergent into pouches in stores in Swadlincote, Lichfield and Kingswinford
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NewsOrganic sector ‘desperate for clarity’ on costly post-Brexit import requirements
Organic goods importers claim they have not been given proper guidance regarding post-Brexit requirements
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NewsWH Smith strengthens food to go offer with new café format
The new cafe will serve coffee, pastries, and ready-made products from the new Smith’s Family Kitchen range
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NewsEPR scheme base fees unveiled by Defra
Following months of calls from industry, Defra has finally unveiled its estimates of costs for producers under the EPR scheme
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NewsJolly Good Beer collapse piles further pressure on independent producers
Many suppliers have already confirmed they are out of pocket
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NewsAldi calls on A-level students to apply for apprenticeship roles
The discounter is offering opportunities in stores, warehouses, and as HGV drivers
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NewsStarbucks appoints Chipotle’s Brian Niccol as CEO following pressure from investors
Investors had pressured the coffee chain to improve performance before the shake-up
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NewsFresh Kitchen launches new pickle and condiments range into Brakes
The new line will feature hand-prepared, high quality ingredients ready to use
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NewsYakult launches ‘juicy peach flavour’ variant of Plus range
The new flavour variant will be available in Ocado and independent retailers from 1 September
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NewsLamb Weston makes UK grocery debut with frozen chip range
The range can be cooked in an oven or an air fryer
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NewsAmbrosia extends into plant-based with ‘creamy’ custard
The NPD offered the same ‘delicious creamy texture’ as its dairy-based counterpart
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NewsBlockhead set for relaunch thanks to rescue deal by Peppersmith owner
Functional chewing gum brand Blockhead has been revived in a rescue deal by the owners of sugar-free gum maker Peppersmith, The Grocer can reveal
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NewsCity snapshot: C&C Group forecasts unchanged despite June washout
Drinks supplier and distributor C&C Group has insisted it remains on track to hit annual financial forecasts and bounce back from a troubled period despite poor weather in June
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NewsMedia Bites 15 August: Mars/Kellanova, Asda, Carlsberg
A combination of Mars and Kellanova in a $36bn mega-deal attracts plenty of attention in this morning’s papers
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NewsNelson Peltz’s Trian sells down part of Unilever holding for £181m
Activist investor Nelson Peltz’s hedge fund Trian Partners has sold off a chunk of its holding in Unilever for close to £181m, according to filings published on the London Stock Exchange today
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NewsTesco lists more English wines in range shake-up
The majority of the wines are new to the UK market