All news articles – Page 1753
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NewsMedia Bites 27 June: Nestlé, Co-op Bank, Amazon, Asda
News activist investor Third Point has taken a multi-billion dollar stake in Nestlé to try to force the Swiss consumer goods group to be more aggressive is well covered in the papers.
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NewsHeinz unveils healthier No Added Sugar lineup of canned soup
The NPD will roll out in July, replacing the reduced salt Heinz Balance soup range
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NewsTesco buys extra 40 tonnes of British raspberries after bumper crop
In the past 12 months, Tesco has taken bumper crops of strawberries, carrots, cauliflowers, cherries, lettuce and celery
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NewsMorrisons named on list of social mobility-friendly employers
At number nine, Morisons is the only food and drink business in the top 50…
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NewsLittle Miracles plans move into snack bars and juice shots
The natural energy drink brand intends to roll out its on-the-go NPD later this year
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NewsP&G retail ambassadors tackle household category 'confusion'
The ShelfHelp panel comprises Spar, Spend N Save, Londis, SimplyFresh, Premier Stores, Go Local Extra, and One Stop retail
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NewsTuaca Liquore Italiano gets new look
The new bottle features a “more classic” shape, with the label incorporating “strong Italian cues and bold graphics”…
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NewsSuppliers report 'dramatic' improvements in GCA compliance
Christine Tacon agrees one year extension to her role as report shows huge progress across key areas prioritised by the Groceries Code Adjudicator
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NewsBrewDog adds Hazy Jane and Electric India to beer offer
Both are available now via the brewer’s online store…
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NewsAspall unveils limited-edition 11% abv sparkling cider
“Super-premium 1728 Fine Sparkling Cyder is more than a match for champagne” says Aspall…
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NewsHolland & Barrett bought for £1.77bn
An investment fund controlled by a Russian billionaire has bought health food retail chain Holland & Barrett for £1.77bn.
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NewsMedia Bites 26 June: Sainsbury's/Nisa, Holland & Barrett, Tesco, Co-op Bank
Sainsbury’s is attempting to quell a possible rebellion over its planned takeover of Nisa with a proposal that shopkeepers can remain independent after the deal.
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NewsTesco announces 10% increase in hourly pay rate for staff
Hourly pay will reach £8.42 an hour by November 2018, but premiums will be cut further
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NewsNisa Retail frees up £120m with refinancing move
Deal comes amid rumours of a multimillion-pound takeover by Sainsbury’s
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NewsJohnston Press slammed for newsagent profit margin cuts
Margins will drop to as low as 10% while cover prices increase by up to 20p…
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NewsEnglish Tea Shop joins forces with Joe's Tea Company
Two UK speciality organic tea brands are joining forces to build an £11m operation to take advantage of booming sales of speciality teas
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NewsShoppers' interest in voice ordering surges
There is growing interest among shoppers in using voice-activated technology for online grocery shopping
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NewsWalmart tipped to start bidding war for Whole Foods
A rival bid could block Amazon’s expansion into grocery, says JP Morgan
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NewsAmazon's Whole Foods move hits US and UK supermarket rivals
Amazon’s shock £12.7bn deal to buy US grocery chain Whole Foods Market has savaged supermarket shares
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NewsTesco to merge grocery and GM for click & collect
The rollout comes amid a rationalisation of Tesco’s GM services