All Retail articles – Page 11
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NewsWarrens Bakery in ‘strong position’ after restructuring with sales up 10%
New store openings and refurbishments helped drive sales for the business which is has a growth agenda following recent restructuring
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NewsTrove enters liquidation and closes Manchester bakery cafés
Sourdough specialist has appointed liquidators and closed its outlets in and around Manchester after tax, energy, pensions, and other unpaid bills rose to more than £1.6m
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NewsCrosstown acquired by franchise operator Karali Snacks
Pre-pack administration deal for an undisclosed fee sees 27 operating locations and all 140 Crosstown staff transferred to the former Burger King franchisee
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NewsPladis UK grows sales and profit by double digits in 2023
McVitie’s, Jacobs, and Carr’s owner reports 14.9% growth in revenue due to prices hikes and 11.8% growth in EBITDA from cost reductions
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Product NewsWall’s eyes breakfast opportunity with trio of new products
All-day breakfast scotch egg, slice, and jumbo roll have been unveiled by the savoury pastry brand as it targets on-the-go morning occasions
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NewsCooks Coffee Company targets 300 shops in UK by 2035
Franchise chain operator, boosted by 21% growth in UK sales, is looking to more than quadruple the number of Esquires Coffee shops over the next decade
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NewsScotbake ends bakery production due to input cost increases
A dozen staff are being made redundant at the Inverness-based firm, which will now focus on its successful distribution of Kingsmill, Warburtons, and Hovis products
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Product NewsMurdoch Allan secures Morrisons listing for Dundee Roll
Family bakery secures shelf space for roll which was specially created to mark its expansion into the area
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NewsDoughnotts rolling out 10p Freddo doughnut for one day only
Nottingham-based brand is providing some short but sweet relief from inflation and the cost-of-living crisis with its retro-priced doughnut topped with a Freddo chocolate bar
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NewsStart up loan helps Eko Bakery bring authentic African bread to Newport
Lagos-born Adekunle Ashaolu uses a £25k loan from the British Business Bank to launch a start-up producing the sweet bread for a growing Nigerian community in South Wales
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Product NewsExceptional by Asda premium own-label range hits shelves
Sausage rolls and quiches are among the first wave of 70 items to be rolled out as the retailer aims to offer an elevated own-label product offering
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NewsBakkavor returns to UK volume growth in first quarter of 2024
Food-to-go giant reports 3.2% growth in like-for-like revenue across the group with continued focus on efficiency leading to improved guidance on full-year operating profit
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NewsPukka appoints new CEO and unveils five-year growth strategy
Isaac Fisher steps up to the leadership role at the family-owned savoury pastry specialist with plans to further develop its production site in Leicestershire
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NewsGood Guys Bakehouse raises £550k to grow savoury biscuits range
Funding from a trio of heavyweight FMCG angel investors will be used by the challenger brand to ramp up marketing, expand its team, and support new listings and NPD
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Product NewsCheesecakes and croissants among new sweet baked goods launched
From a pistachio-filled croissant and a Peppa Pig cake to a tropical flavoured cheesecake, discover details of the latest sweet bakery offerings
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Product NewsWHSmith unveils ‘biggest investment’ in food in 10 years with own-label range
The Smith’s Family Kitchen brand comprises more than 30 products including sandwiches, salads, wraps, and baguettes
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NewsDean’s of Huntly secures £750k financing to boost shortbread exports
Family-owned business will use the trade finance to buy new equipment and increase the workforce at its Aberdeenshire production site
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Product NewsCaffé Nero launches Italian-inspired menu for summer 2024
Coffee brand aims to bring a slice of Italian decadence to UK shores with a trio of sweet bakery NPD including the TikTok trending Maritozzi Bun
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NewsPret to add six new shops in Scotland via franchise partner
Glasgow-based Joup Group has received a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK to set up six new franchises of the food-to-go chain and take over three existing sites
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NewsBread Spread bakery range recalled due to listeria risk
FSA issued an alert on chilled and ready-to-eat items made by the Southall-based supplier advising cosumers not to eat them
