Person: Thorntons

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Anarchy, funk, nostalgia, surrealism: that's how the organisers of Electric Picnic 2008 are describing this year's event at Stradbally Hall Co Laois.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2008

Thorntons boss steps down as profits fall

Chocolate retailer Thorntons today reported a slump in profits as it announced chief executive Peter Burdon was to step down.

Tue, 12 Sep, 2006

Thorntons takeover collapses after price falls

Chocolate maker Thorntons broke off takeover talks today after its chairman drastically reduced the amount that he was willing to pay for control.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2006

Chocolate shoppers kept it short and sweet

BRITISH chocolate maker Thorntons indicated that a Christmas rush for its confectionery had failed to materialise by revealing its sales performance had deteriorated.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2006

Thorntons halts profits decline

Chocolate maker Thorntons today said it had halted a five-year run of declining profits and forecast a further improvement in profits next year.

Tue, 07 Sep, 2004

New Chair for Thorntons dilutes family influence

Derbyshire-based confectioner Thorntons has named Chris Burnett, 62, as executive chairman with effect from 26 April, when John Thornton will retire as executive chairman.

Thu, 08 Apr, 2004

Footsie hits fresh three-month lows

Banking and oil stocks conspired to pull the London market lower today, dragging the FTSE 100 Index to fresh three-month lows.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2003