InnovaDerma chairman says company at a "strategic inflection point"
Deals with retailers such as Boots and Tesco should aid the transformation and boost the company's distribution network
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Symphony Environmental jumps on result of independent review into oxo-biodegradable plastics
The review, commissioned by the company and conducted by former High Court deputy judge Peter Susman QC, said the case for the technology was “clear and compelling”
Symphony Environmental ups marketing spend as global ‘war on plastic’ continues
The firm develops a catalogue of products, including its d2w oxi-biodegradable plastics and d2p anti-microbial ranges, in a bid to capitalise on the global push toward greener plastic
Reckitt Benckiser third quarter sales hit by manufacturing disruption in Europe
Reckitt said the quarter was impacted by a temporary manufacturing disruption at its European Infant Formula and Child Nutrition IFCN plant and affected sales to a number of markets
Warpaint London shares bloodied as UK trading weighs on profits
The UK market, which comprised 44% of first-half sales, had seen retailers cutting back on stock levels and Christmas orders
Crawshaw shares plummet as it confirms possible equity raise
Crawshaw says it is “considering a number of remedial actions to address the key issues it has identified"
McBride first quarter sales growth offsets growing costs
The manufacturer and supplier of private label products said raw material, packaging and logistics costs, especially in northern Europe, had been slightly higher than anticipated in Q1
Footasylum on the back foot as it swings to first half loss amid tough retail market
Footasylum said it would scale back its store expansion programme from 2020 to protect the balance sheet due to lower expectations for profitability in the near term
British American Tobacco cuts full year revenue target for cigarette alternatives
The maker of Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarettes also warned that currency fluctuations would drag on full-year earnings
Symphony Environmental revenues rise but so does marketing spend
The plastics firm said it had invested £0.38mln in its communications and marketing arm during the year
Walker Greenbank shares step lower as tough UK trading hurts first-half sales
In a bid to boost sales, Walker Greenbank said it planned to cut costs, expand internationally and extend its licensing and product categories
QUIZ shares plummet as House of Fraser collapse prompts profit warning
Quiz has historically operated 11 House of Fraser concessions and sold its products through the department store chain’s website
London’s tobacco stocks puff higher as vaping firm Juul gets surprise raid from US FDA
Analysts reckon any ban or restriction on vaping in the US will benefit the likes of BATS and Imperial Brands, even though both have a small presence in the sector
Strong trading in the UK and Europe offsets weak Nigeria performance for PZ Cussons
The cosmetics maker said that improvement in its African business would be dependent on the macro environment in Nigeria during the remainder of the year
Card Factory slides as first half profits shrink in latest episode of high street woes
The FTSE 250-gift and card retailer reported that underlying pre-tax profits had fallen 13.9% to £22.7mln over the period despite revenues rising 3.2% to £185.3mln
Symphony Environmental shares pick up as it launches new distributor in Jordan
The firm said the new distributor, EVA Plastic Industries, would be licenced to supply d2w masterbatches in the country
BAT names Jack Bowles, chief operating officer of its international business to succeed Nicandro Durante as CEO
The FTSE 100-listed firm said Bowles will become CEO Designate on November 1 and will join the board on 1 January 2019
Bagir's share price scissored after it warns of higher production costs
The majority of the proposed US$16.5mln investment by Shandong Ruyi is expected to be used to expand the group's existing manufacturing facility in Ethiopia
BAT confirms CEO Nicandro Durante intends to retire on 1 April 2019, says successor identified
The FTSE 100-listed firm said it has been considering successors for some time and, having reviewed a strong list of internal and external candidates over the past few months it has identified a lead candidate
Morgan Stanley initiates coverage of BAT and Imperial Brands as it signals sea change in tobacco industry
The US investment bank said that FDA regulations on nicotine content and increasing cigarette prices could accelerate declines in the combustibles market