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NewsMedia Bites 20 February: Trump tariff backlash, Tesco apologises over online glitch
Minutes US Federal Reserve’s January meeting revealed members of its committee believe Trump’s policies might ’hinder the disinflation process’
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NewsCity snapshot: Retailers dealt fresh blow as consumer confidence sinks further
Even Gen Z – ‘the most upbeat generation on the economy and their own finances’ – saw a drop-off in optimism
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NewsGXO purchase of Wincanton could raise costs for supermarkets, says CMA
GXO agreed to acquire Wincanton in April 2024 but the takeover was subject to checks
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NewsIceland drops Keelings brand from fruit & veg own label
When ‘Keelings, Love to Grow’ launched, Iceland claimed it was the Irish grower’s ‘biggest fresh branded range’ to date
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NewsExtra adds Refreshers Watermelon Raspberry gum, backed by £4.5m push
The NPD was developed in response to growing demand for fruity flavours, said Mars Wrigley
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NewsLeon adds microwave meals and frozen ‘favourites’ to grocery range
The push marks ‘a significant milestone for Leon Grocery’, which has increased its distribution by 40%
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NewsBidfood launches new interactive platform aimed at pubs
The new platform is the second one the wholesaler has launched over the past year
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NewsLidl’s new security gates could support move to checkout-free shopping
Lidl is clamping down on theft with new gates, as maker Wanzl develops a smart trolley that could communicate with the barriers
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NewsMama Honey targets young shoppers with ‘disruptive’ brand
The honey brand will make its retail debut this summer
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NewsOnline farmers market breaks crowdfunding target of £200k
Wylde Market operates a weekly market for fishermen, farmers, and foragers to sell directly to online customers
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NewsUsdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis to retire after 35 years
Lillis will retire in July, along with Usdaw deputy general secretary Dave McCrossen
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NewsCivil unrest in 2024 affected one in four businesses
Retailers and shop owners are still reeling from a series of protests and riots that took place across the UK last year
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NewsMorrisons launches retro-style stamps push in latest move on loyalty
The promotion runs until 8 June, with the final redemption date set for 22 June
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NewsChallenger brand ’one-stop shop’ created in multimillion-pound merger
Media agency MNC said it will create a ‘new paradigm that fuses media, advisory and venture funding’
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NewsTesco unveils security hub to fight shoplifting crimewave
The Daventry centre will analyse thousands of hours of CCTV footage with a dedicated team of experts operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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NewsArla Foods sees revenue and profit grow in ‘strong’ year
The dairy co-op saw revenues climb to €13.8bn at group level, buoyed by positive growth from its key brands
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NewsMedia Bites 19 February: UK inflation rate, knife laws, rising energy bills
Bank of England forecasters have predicted that inflation will rise to 3.7% later this year as energy prices and a series of utility bill increases add to business and household costs
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NewsCity snapshot: Food inflation rose to 3.3% in January
It was up from 2% in December as meat, bread and cereals drove the greatest price hikes. Plus, Arla publishes its annual figures
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NewsJJ Foodservice launches new premium sushi rice line
The wholesaler has introduced a range deal for sushi and Asian fusion dishes
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NewsSky Wave Gin exceeds £100k crowdfunding target for ‘global expansion’
It is the second crowdfunding round for the distillery, following a £200k raise in 2022