6 May 2025

Sainsbury’s dismisses claims it cut ties with GB News over Farage comments

Sainsbury’s claims its advertising deal with GB News has come to “a natural end” following suggestions by anti-Brexit protesters they were responsible for the supermarket’s decision […]
6 May 2025

Tim Fairs joins Bestway Wholesale from McColl’s

Bestway Wholesale has appointed McColl’s customer director Tim Fairs as director of marketing, The Grocer can reveal. Fairs joined the wholesaler this week with responsibility to […]
6 May 2025

Iceland doubles rewards for ‘Bonus Card’ members in August

Iceland is temporarily doubling the bonus awarded to customers through its savings scheme. Until 31 August, members will get a £2 bonus for every £20 they […]
6 May 2025

Gopuff acquires rapid on-demand grocer Dija to boost European presence

On-demand rapid grocer Gopuff is to acquire Dija to accelerate its expansion into Europe. Dija was established late last year by former Deliveroo executives Alberto Menolascina […]
6 May 2025

Media Bites 13 Aug: Philip Morris/Vectura, Stock Spirits, Pret a Manger

The board of UK inhaler maker Vectura has agreed to support a £1bn takeover bid from cigarette company Philip Morris International after a fierce bidding war, […]
6 May 2025

Springvale Foods to ramp up growth with takeover of Hider Foods

Speciality food distributor Springvale Foods has acquired the wholesale business of Hider Foods. The deal is expected to significantly ramp up growth at the Suffolk-based family-run […]
6 May 2025

Reynolds partners with Davin Foods to strengthen its prepared produce capabilities

Fruit and vegetable wholesaler Reynolds has partnered with London-based Davin Foods to strengthen its prepared produce capabilities. Davin Foods supplies fresh prepared veg, fruit, salads and juices […]
6 May 2025

City snapshot: CVC agrees £767m deal to buy listed drinks player Stock Spirits

Top story Private equity player CVC has agreed a deal to buy Stock Spirits, the listed producer of branded spirits and liqueurs in Central and Eastern Europe […]
6 May 2025

Aldi first discounter to offer packaging-free staples

Aldi is to become the first discounter to offer customers household staples completely free of packaging. Aldi began selling several varieties of rice and pasta from […]
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