All Retail articles – Page 129
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NewsCosta continues multiple channel strategy as sales rise
Costa’s total UK retail sales rose 10.1% in the first half of 2016/17 amid total revenue growth for Whitbread of 8.1% to £1.6bn in the six months to 1 September 2016.
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NewsMillennial baking boom
Baking is now more common among 25- to 34-year-olds than any other age group, according to food marketing agency Kindred.
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NewsSubway launches Gloves for Subs campaign
High street sandwich firm Subway has launched a campaign to provide gloves to keep the elderly and the homeless warm in the winter.
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Product NewsKrispy Kreme launches Halloween-themed doughnut edition
Doughnut retailer Krispy Kreme has released a limited-edition Halloween dozen doughnut pack available from today (Thursday 20 October) for just 11 days.
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Product NewsStarbucks’ red cups are back
High street coffee chain Starbucks has announced its Christmas sandwich range, as well as the return of its fast-becoming-traditional festive red cups.
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NewsHotel Chocolat profits up 90%
Luxury chocolatier and retailer Hotel Chocolat has recorded a massive increase in profits for the year to 26 June 2016, thanks to a focus on the dark side.
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NewsWant to woo shoppers? Be less rational and more emotional, says IGD
Food and grocery businesses should think less rationally and more emotionally to win over shoppers, according to the boss of research and training charity IGD.
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Product NewsM&S unveils the Croloaf croissant/loaf hybrid
In keeping with the bakery trend for hybrids, Marks and Spencer has launched a croissant loaf that fits in the toaster.
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NewsPeyton and Byrne goes into administration
Bakery and catering company Peyton and Byrne has gone into administration following the loss of contracts at London’s Kew Gardens and the British Library.
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NewsKrispy Kreme opens up 500th in-store Tesco cabinet
Doughnut retailer Krispy Kreme has opened up its 500th in-store cabinet with Tesco that signals a milestone for the two brands.
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Product NewsGreggs to deliver?
High street baker Greggs is trialling a home delivery service called Greggs Delivered, which, if successful, will roll out nationwide.
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NewsBurton’s loses sales and market share as it shuns deep discounts
Burton’s Foods - producer of brands including Maryland and Jammie Dodgers - has said it lost share in the sweet biscuits market in 2015 after refusing to participate in aggressive category price cuts.
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NewsGafa talks Tesco bakery plans
Gordon Gafa, category director, bakery and wholesale at Tesco, was speaking at the British Society of Baking (BSB) autumn conference.
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Product NewsGALLERY: Tesco’s new-look in-store bakery
There are 30 up and running, and five more being built each week. Take a look at Tesco’s new in-store bakery offering.
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Product NewsEquipment supplier joins Greggs Breakfast Club in aid of local school
Guildford-based equipment supplier Manitowoc Foodservice has announced that it will join forces with Greggs Breakfast Club programme in aid of supporting Walkley Primary School, Sheffield.
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Product NewsAsda recalls Tiger Sausage Rolls in allergen scare
Asda has recalled its six-pack of Tiger Sausage Rolls as they contain milk, which is not mentioned on the ingredients list.
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Product NewsGreggs says people don’t buy bread in bakeries anymore
Greggs chief executive Roger Whiteside has suggested that bread is being phased out in bakeries as consumers turn to supermarkets for their loaves.
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NewsGroceryAid’s director general announces retirement
Grocery Aid’s director general Gillian Barker has announced that she will retire at the end of November after 14 years with the charity, with Steve Barnes succeeding Barker as the charity’s chief executive.
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NewsTesco continues growth curve amid competitive environment
Supermarket giant Tesco ’is regaining competitiveness’ in its core UK business as it records a seventh consecutive quarter of growth.
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NewsKrispy Kreme abandons £200m London flotation
Doughnut retailer Krispy Kreme has chosen to withdraw its planned £200m London flotation after announcing the 100% sale of its shares to US parent brand owner Krispy Kreme Group.