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Lion Capital bites into Findus and Young's
FoodVest bought from CapVest for £1.1bn as Lion Capital seeks to consolidate frozen food market at a time of slowing economic growth
Financial Times – Jul 22, 2008 7:41 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
FoodVest bought from CapVest for £1.1bn as Lion Capital seeks to consolidate frozen food market at a time of slowing economic growth
Financial Times – Jul 22, 2008 7:41 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
House of cards
Amex has reported weakening spending and credit quality across the board, and is unable to give an accurate forecast on loan losses for the rest of the year
Financial Times – Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Amex has reported weakening spending and credit quality across the board, and is unable to give an accurate forecast on loan losses for the rest of the year
Financial Times – Jul 22, 2008 7:17 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.
CPSC.gov – Jul 22, 2008 1:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.
CPSC.gov – Jul 22, 2008 1:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
It's MY Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
The pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
CPSC.gov – Jul 22, 2008 1:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
CPSC.gov – Jul 22, 2008 1:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard
A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
CPSC.gov – Jul 22, 2008 1:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
CPSC.gov – Jul 22, 2008 1:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
TomTom moves to reassure over its debt
Dutch satnav group seeks to calm investors following completion of its €2.9bn acquisition of digital mapmaker Tele Atlas
Financial Times – Jul 21, 2008 6:13 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Dutch satnav group seeks to calm investors following completion of its €2.9bn acquisition of digital mapmaker Tele Atlas
Financial Times – Jul 21, 2008 6:13 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Cadbury confirms Carr as chairman
Cadbury confirmed that Roger Carr, one of the most influential characters in corporate Britain had taken the helm of the confectionery group
Financial Times – Jul 21, 2008 09:46 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Cadbury confirmed that Roger Carr, one of the most influential characters in corporate Britain had taken the helm of the confectionery group
Financial Times – Jul 21, 2008 09:46 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
LG Electronics announces record earnings
The South Korean company reported that quarterly earnings surged 84% to Won707bn, driven by brisk sales of its premium mobile phones and flat panel televisions
Financial Times – Jul 21, 2008 08:13 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The South Korean company reported that quarterly earnings surged 84% to Won707bn, driven by brisk sales of its premium mobile phones and flat panel televisions
Financial Times – Jul 21, 2008 08:13 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Domino's up as consumers trade down
Britain's largest pizza home delivery chain said it was well placed to beat market forecasts for the year as cash-strapped consumers opt to stay at home rather than eat out
Financial Times – Jul 21, 2008 07:26 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Britain's largest pizza home delivery chain said it was well placed to beat market forecasts for the year as cash-strapped consumers opt to stay at home rather than eat out
Financial Times – Jul 21, 2008 07:26 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Overseas shoppers help West End revival
Big sales discounts and an influx of foreign visitors taking advantage of the euro's strength against the pound led to a sharp revival in London's shopping district
Financial Times – Jul 21, 2008 01:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Big sales discounts and an influx of foreign visitors taking advantage of the euro's strength against the pound led to a sharp revival in London's shopping district
Financial Times – Jul 21, 2008 01:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
