Tesco and Sainsbury’s trading updates dominated the industry headlines here in the UK but, as the week came to a close, another profit warning from the country’s largest food maker, Premier Foods plc, stunned the sector. Elsewhere, Hershey and Ferrero joined forces on logistics, while there was plenty of M&A talk, including a significant deal in the sugar sector.
On the money: Suppliers could fund price cuts, admits Tesco
Tesco CEO Philip Clarke has admitted suppliers could be asked to fund the retailer’s new promotional strategy.
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On the money: Sainsbury’s King sanguine about Tesco threat
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has expressed confidence that the retailer can compete with Tesco despite its larger rival’s move to revamp its promotional strategy.
In the spotlight: Logistics maps route for further Hershey, Ferrero JVs
Confectionery makers Hershey and Ferrero are to work together on logistics in North America and there are hints they could one day take this partnership into other markets. However, as Sam Webb reports, industry watchers believe the venture could be the first stage of a wider relationship in the future.
On the money: City ponders Premier’s future
The City weighed up the future for Premier Foods plc after the UK’s largest food maker published another profit warning today (7 October).
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On Wednesday (October 5) US warehouse retailer Costco announced a rise in sales and profits in its annual results for the year ended 28 August. However, they also released details of a 10% rise in membership fees which caused a bit of a stir among analysts. Sam Webb reports.
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