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NewsGovernment strikes CO2 deal after food shortage warnings
The government has struck a deal with a US firm that supplies 60% of the UK’s food-grade carbon dioxide to restart production after being warned of imminent food shortages.
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NewsKingfisher boss eyes expansion as post-Covid trends create growth opportunities
Kingfisher chief executive Thierry Garnier said he was positive the DIY giant would thrive despite posting a dip in like-for-like sales.
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NewsAldi to launch first checkout-free supermarket taking on Amazon and Tesco
Aldi has revealed plans to open its first checkout-free store after it trademarked “Shop & Go” earlier this year.
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NewsAsda rolls out refill initiative to Scottish store
After a successful trial, Asda is beginning the roll-out of its refill scheme to more stores across the UK.
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NewsKingfisher raises outlook as profits soar across Europe
DIY giant Kingfisher has recorded rising profits as its ‘Powered by Kingfisher’ strategy drives business changes.
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NewsMorrisons moves into food service for first time with new wholesale partnership
Grocery giant Morrisons is set to sell to pubs, restaurants and hotels as it bids to rapidly ramp up its wholesale business.
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NewsFood shortages loom as lack of CO2 hits meat and vegetable producers
The already stretched UK food supply chain has been hit by a fresh crisis as skyrocketing gas prices have led to a shortage of carbon dioxide (CO2).
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NewsGap joins Next’s Total Platform to reboot UK operations
Next and Gap have announced a joint venture to manage the latter’s UK and Ireland operations.
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NewsReiss eyes recovery after swinging to loss amid pandemic
Reiss has said it expects to “return to profit” in its current financial year after falling into the red during 2020.
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NewsBoots launches marketing agency to supercharge brand partners’ campaigns
Boots has launched a new media and marketing service to help third-party brands deliver personalised campaigns to customers.
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NewsSainsbury’s to personalise prices for Nectar customers
Sainsbury’s will offer Nectar customers lower prices on products based on their shopping habits when using self-scanning technology in stores, in a major shakeup of its loyalty programme.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to close 11 French stores as Brexit batters supply
Marks & Spencer is to close 11 of its 20 franchise stores in France after post-Brexit trade rules “significantly” impacted supply of fresh and chilled food.
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NewsWickes reveals strong profit rise in first results since demerger
Wickes has registered stellar profits and sales in the first report since it demerged from Travis Perkins.
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NewsCo-op boss warns of Christmas shortages as supply chain crisis boils over
Co-op boss Steve Murrells has warned customers will face some availability issues over Christmas, as the retailer battles to contain ongoing wider supply chain problems.
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NewsJohn Lewis losses narrow as sales jump and cost-saving measures take effect
John Lewis has reported a significant narrowing in losses after tax in the first half of the year, with revenues jumping and cost savings from its extensive restructuring beginning to take effect.
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NewsSuperdry losses narrow as it makes sustainability gains
Superdry recorded a smaller dip in profits as its sustainability plans begin to bear fruit.
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NewsThe Hut Group profits soar one year after London listing
The Hut Group (THG) has reported growth across all areas of the business following its 2020 IPO.
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NewsThe Co-op profits fall as it announces partnership with Amazon
The Co-op has registered a dip in profits as it “invests in its business and colleagues” including a new partnership with Amazon on grocery delivery.
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NewsPrimark unveils latest sustainable and ethical trade pledges
Primark has vowed to make sustainable clothing affordable for all customers as it reveals its latest programme of sustainable commitments.
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NewsH&M sales rebound slower than expected as global lockdowns bite
H&M has reported a lower than expected recovery in sales in its third quarter as store closures from coronavirus restrictions around the globe continued to have an effect.