Archive of all Pladis articles – Page 5
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NewsCity snapshot: Uber confirms $2.65m Postmates US food delivery acquisition
Uber said Postmates is highly complementary to Uber Eats, with differentiated geographic focus areas and customer demographics
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NewsMcVitie's upgrades Digestives with new 'Very Important Biscuits' trio
The treats are billed as the ‘finest biscuit to date’ from McVitie’s
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NewsDomino’s Pizza UK sales boosted by lockdown but bottom line suffers
Domino’s Pizza Group has reported a rise in first half sales, driven by “rapid” growth in its UK delivery business during the coronavirus lockdown period.
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NewsPladis adds Strawberry Cheesecake flavour to Flipz pretzels range
Strawberry Cheesecake will join the lineup from the beginning of June
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NewsCity snapshot: Morrisons retail sales surge under coronavirus lockdown
Morrisons has reported a 5.7% jump in first quarter like for like sales, excluding fuel, as its grocery sales surged under the coronavirus lockdown conditions.
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NewsPladis appoints Caroline Hipperson as chief marketing officer
Caroline Hipperson will join the team responsible for building the Pladis portfolio
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NewsCity snapshot: Carr’s Group reports ‘resilient performance’ with no material coronavirus impact
Agriculture and engineering group Carr’s (CARR) has reported a ‘resilient performance’ in the first half of its financial year and reassured the market the current coronavirus crisis has not had a material impact on its trading.
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NewsJacob’s Mini Cheddars given Mexican twist with new trio of flavours
Pladis is looking to lure in younger shoppers with a spicy Mini Cheddars trio
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco boss Dave Lewis warns of coronavirus costs as he defends dividend payout
Tesco boss Dave Lewis today defended plans to award a £900m dividend to shareholders, as he warned the cost of the coronavirus crisis could be as much as £1.2bn for the retailer if it drags on beyond October.
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NewsCity snapshot: Domino’s reports sales surge during coronavirus crisis
Domino’s Pizza Group has reported a jump in UK sales in recent weeks as consumers order more takeaway deliveries during the coronavirus-driven social lockdown. Plus, annual results from Applegreen, coronavirus trading updates from Coca-Cola HBC, Finsbury Food Group, Total Produce and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCity snapshot: WH Smith says coronavirus outbreak will cost up to £130m of sales
Shares in travel retailer WH Smith have collapsed after it warned the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus will hit its annual sales by up to £130m and its bottom line by up to £40m. Plus, markets plunge again on coronavirus spread, Carrs Group issues profits warning, C&C Group updates the market and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCity snapshot: Waitrose sale ‘not up for debate’ in John Lewis turnaround plan
John Lewis Partnership chairman Sharon White has insisted a sale of Waitrose is not on the table as the group revealed a wide-scale strategic review.
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NewsCity snapshot: Hotel Chocolat boosted by store openings and global growth
Hotel Chocolat has posted a double-digit rise in first half sales and 7% pre-tax profit growth driven by the opening of new stores, international expansion and growing sales of its Velvetiser hot chocolate system. Plus, Tesco sells its share of China joint venture and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMcVitie’s slashes sugar content across range of biscuit brands
The new recipes were “achieved through a careful rebalancing of ingredients to reduce sugar and salt”
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NewsCity snapshot: McBride profits slump amid weak second quarter
Private label household goods manufacturer McBride has announced a slump in first half sale and profits after a weak second quarter amid “difficult” market conditions.
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NewsCity snapshot: Kerry Group profits jump to €900m on growth and acquisitions
Irish food and ingredients giants Kerry Group has posted a double-digit rise in annual profits on the back of solid volume growth and the contribution of acquisitions.
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NewsPladis adds limited-edition ‘Best of British’ McVitie’s digestives
Three flavours have launched in celebration of its Team GB sponsorship
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NewsCity snapshot: SSP Group’s first quarter sales grow as it buys Germany’s Station Food
Travel food specialist SSP Group has had a “robust” start to its financial year and announced the acquisition of German travel catering business Station Food. Plus, Aldi raises pay for staff to maintain its position as the UK’s highest-paying supermarket and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsRichard Pennycook takes chairman role at 2 Sisters owner Boparan
The former Co-op CEO takes over as non-exec chairman of Boparan Group from Lord Allen of Kensington
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NewsCity snapshot: McBride issues profits warning on UK weakness
Private label household goods manufacturer McBride has issued another profits warning on weaker than expected trading in the UK.