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UK economy grows 0.4% in three months to July
Expansion driven by services sector as artificial intelligence and cloud computing boost demand
C&C announces acquisition of Asahi UK’s wholesale business
The parent company of Magners and Orchid Pig, C&C Group, has announced the acquisition of Asahi’s UK wholesale business for an undisclosed amount. After the transaction is…
Supermarket Income REIT acquires six grocery assets for £104m
The acquisitions comprise supermarkets, a grocery distribution centre and grocery-anchored retail schemes across the UK
Heineken seeks majority stake in hard seltzer brand Stëlz
Heineken wants to increase its minority stake in the beverage brand Stëlz to a majority stake. The brewer emphasizes that a full takeover is not currently in the plans.
Poundstretcher owner in talks to buy Poundland
Poundstretcher owner Fortress Investment Group is in talks over a potential takeover of Poundland. Fortress is understood to be in discussions with Poundland owner Gordon Brothers…
THG sales and earnings beat guidance as Myprotein fuels strong first half
THG has posted better-than-expected sales and earnings for the first half as strong growth at Myprotein helped drive a sharp improvement in profitability. The Lookfantastic and…
Lidl Spain To Open And Refurbish Stores Following €10m Investment
Lidl Spain will open a new store in Barcelona and two refurbished ones in Madrid and Galicia, after a €10+ million investment.
JOLENE Coffee Red Velvet, Salted Caramel and Hazelnut
JOLENE announced a continued brand expansion with the release of its first new flavors since launch: Red Velvet, Hazelnut and Salted Caramel.
American Eagle falls flat with women, again
Q2 earnings showed strength in the namesake brand's men’s offerings, but sales remained soft with women — and Aerie carried overall growth.
Taking The Biscuit – McVitie’s Targets €1.1bn With Chinese Expansion
British brand McVitie’s is moving beyond its traditional biscuit roots, launching a localised snacking strategy in China.
Spanish free-from baker Airos merges with Esgir cereal maker
Airos Delicatessen is merging with local breakfast-cereal maker Esgir in a transaction backed by asset manager Impact Bridge. The post Spanish free-from baker Airos merges with…