All Finance articles – Page 107
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Labour MP suggests first UK small business day
Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has proposed that Britain should host a similar scheme to the United States’ Small Business Saturday.
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NewsCoopland voices high street fears
Directors at Coopland & Son (Scarborough) have said there is little prospect of a strong high street recovery, despite reporting a 16.5% rise in turnover to £32.5m for the financial year.
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NewsWaitrose sees total sales rise 7.7% during Christmas
Waitrose said sales of its festive bakery goods, including products from its Heston Blumenthal ranges, contributed to its most successful Christmas on record.
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Aulds posts a loss in full-year accounts
Scottish bakery group Aulds has seen its financial losses increase as “intense pressure on margins” continued to impact the business.
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Bea’s of Bloomsbury sold in pre-pack deal
Bea’s of Bloomsbury has gone into administration and been sold, it has been revealed.
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NewsPremier Foods renews Cadbury Cakes licence
Premier Foods has renewed its long-standing licence to produce Cadbury-branded cakes, as part of its plans to grow the category.
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Coffee shop growth shows no sign of slowing
The UK branded coffee shop market has grown at a rate seven times faster than the British economy, according to a new study.
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NewsMrs Crimble’s secures foodservice listings
Gluten-free bakery company Mrs Crimble’s has announced a new range of listings, including contracts to supply easyJet, Moto service stations and the NHS.
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Job losses consultation period slashed in half
The 90-day consultation period before large-scale redundancies can take place is to be cut to 45 days, the government revealed yesterday.
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2 Sisters finds biscuit market tough
2 Sisters Food Group admitted the biscuit market had been “tough”, in its latest set of financial results, published today (18 December).
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Greggs’ shares fall on McMeikan departure news
Shares in Greggs fell by 3% yesterday – following the shock news of the departure of chief executive Ken McMeikan.
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Greggs recruits for new Moment role
Greggs, the high street bakery and café operator, is looking to add to the management team of its Greggs Moment coffee shop chain.
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NewsGreggs CEO to move to Brakes
Ken McMeikan, the chief executive of bakery retailer Greggs, is to leave the company to take the top role at foodservice supplier Brakes.
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NewsStarbucks pledges corporation tax contribution
Starbucks, the global coffee shop giant, has today pledged to take action to pay corporation tax in the UK – and admitted “we’re not perfect”.
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NewsIntersnack buys KP Snacks business
United Biscuits has sold its KP Snacks business to Intersnack in a deal believed to be worth between £400m and £500m.
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NewsAryzta reveals turnover increase
Aryzta’s European arm experienced a 1.6% growth in revenue to €321.2m (£260.8m), while underlying growth declined by 0.2%, in its first-quarter financial results.
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Starbucks offers talks over tax
Starbucks said it has “listened” to its customers following the revelations about its corporation tax arrangements and has offered to have talks with the Treasury.
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NewsHovis boss Williams quits
Iwan Williams, managing director of Premier Foods’ bakery division including the Hovis bread brand, has resigned from his position.
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NewsFood-to-go sales ahead of the market at Greencore
Greencore has seen a strong full-year sales performance, with its food-to-go sector growing ahead of the market.
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New runner for UB savoury arm
Japanese snacks company Calbee has reportedly entered the running for the savoury business of United Biscuits.