All Thorntons articles – Page 2
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NewsEx-Thorntons chairman: Ferrero can halt chocolatier's 'fatal' decline
A Thorntons family member who formerly chaired the retailer believes its decline “would have been fatal” had Ferrero not stepped in to acquire it.
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VideoWatch: What you need to know about the Thorntons deal in 45 seconds
As Ferrero moves to acquire Thorntons, we explain how the businesses got where they are today and the impact of the deal on the market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Ferrero is acquiring Thorntons and what it means for business
Italian confectioner Ferrero has agreed a deal to acquire chocolatier Thorntons for £112m. We take a look at Ferrero and what’s behind the bid.
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NewsChocolate firm Ferrero strikes £112m deal to acquire Thorntons
Italian chocolate producer Ferrero has unveiled plans to acquire fellow manufacturer and retailer Thorntons for about £111.9m.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Tesco names a UK finance director and Thorntons' boss exits
All change across the retail sector as Tesco appoints a new UK finance director and Thorntons’ loses its chief executive.
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NewsAnalysis: Thorntons is still adjusting to being a commercial supplier
Thorntons boss Jonathan Hart stepped down today after four years in charge. But despite falling profits, his exit took the City by surprise.
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NewsThorntons chief exec Jonathan Hart steps down after four years at the helm
Thorntons chief executive Jonathan Hart is stepping down from the embattled chocolatier after four years heading up the business.
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NewsThorntons sales drop despite 'positive' Easter and Valentine's Day trading
Thorntons retail sales dropped 5.4% during the third quarter, despite “positive” trading in the build-up to Valentine’s Day and Easter weekend.
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OpinionBlog: Thorntons gears up for online Easter egg rush
Easter is one of the busiest times of year for retailers - not least for Thorntons, which will sell more than a quarter of a million eggs online.
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OpinionComment: Thorntons is more Motel Chocolat than Hotel Chocolat
Everyday luxury, rather than price-conscious binging, is the order of the day on the evidence of Thorntons and Hotel Chocolat.
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NewsHotel Chocolat first-half profits triple as it pushes 'healthy luxury' message
Hotel Chocolat has revealed its first-half profits have more than tripled as it gears up for the crucial Easter trading period.
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OpinionComment: Thorntons strives to restore an eggcellent performance
The chocolatier’s efforts to turn itself into an FMCG business have turned soft as a Belgian truffle but its brand is still strong.
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AnalysisThorntons boss refuses to blame reduced supermarket orders for profits slump
Thorntons chief executive Jonathan Hart has refused to blame reduced orders from supermarkets for the retailer’s tumbling profits.
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NewsThorntons profits slump 10% as supermarket price war melts sales
Thorntons profits slumped 10% as the supermarket price war took its toll on the confectionery retailer.
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NewsThorntons hails 'outstanding' Christmas retail performance as sales jump
Thorntons has hailed an ‘outstanding’ Christmas in its retail division as its like-for-like sales leapt during December.
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NewsThorntons warns on profits amid grocery turmoil and warehouse woes
Chocolate specialist Thorntons has issued a profit warning after grocers cut orders and gremlins struck at its new warehouse.
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NewsThorntons' sales plunge 11.9% in first quarter as it transforms into FMCG business
Thorntons’ sales plunged 11.9% during its first quarter due to fluctuations in its quarterly reporting as it transforms itself into an FMCG business.
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AnalysisSecrets of success: Leading retailers reveal what got them to the top
Chief executives from Waitrose, Asda and Shop Direct tell Retail Week about the people and experiences that got them where they are today.
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AnalysisScottish independence: Retail chief executives give their verdict
On the day Scotland heads en masse to the polling booths, Retail Week rounds up how retail bosses expect Scottish independence will impact the retail industry and affect consumers.
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NewsMore than 100 British businesses sign open letter calling for business rates reform
The big four grocers are among more than 100 of Britain’s biggest companies that have called for the controversial business rates system to be overhauled in an open letter published today.