All Retail articles – Page 216
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NewsThorntons reports sales slump
Thorntons has reported an overall sales decrease of 11.9% in its first quarter.
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NewsThe Sawley Kitchen hopes for hat-trick with local awards
Artisan biscuit bakery The Sawley Kitchen has been shortlisted for two Yorkshire awards.
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NewsWheat yields ‘highest on record’
A survey has found that the 2014 UK harvest for wheat has a record high yield, following “near perfect” growing conditions.
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NewsPanasonic finds that GBBO sparks increase in home baking
Ahead of tonight’s Great British Bake Off final, research finds 57% of people have been inspired to bake more, after watching this year’s show.
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NewsSimple strategies advocated by food company CEOs
Food company chief executives, speaking at the IGD Convention in London, agreed that keeping business strategies simple is important during a challenging economy.
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NewsUK in sight for Irish coffee retailer Insomnia
Irish coffee chain Insomnia will open its first UK outlet early in 2015.
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Product NewsBidvest introduces new coffee brand package
Foodservice supplier Bidvest 3663 has launched a ‘full front of house’ coffee brand named Beans and Steam.
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NewsAndre Agassi fronts expansion plans for healthy Bistro-deli in UK
Health food brand Update 1 is to launch its first UK Low Carb Bistro-Deli in London this month.
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NewsBAKO North Western raises £550 for Craft Bakers’ Week charity
BAKO North Western (BNW) has raised more than £550 for the Make-A-Wish foundation as part of Craft Bakers’ Week.
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Product NewsSponge soaks up £300k eco revamp
Norfolk-based cake company Sponge, owned by Byfords, has just completed a £300,000 refurbishment on its bakery to make it more eco-friendly.
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NewsMorrisons takes on discounters with loyalty card
Morrisons is to launch a new loyalty card scheme in a bid to climb back up the ranks in the supermarket battles.
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NewsItaly fights against labelling system
Italy has won a ruling from the European Commission that the traffic light system is overly ‘simplistic.’
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Product NewsCake firm launches nostalgic ranges
Exquisite Handmade Cakes, based in Leeds, will launch cocktail and sweet shop cake ranges early next year.
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NewsSainsbury’s bullish despite drop in LFL sales
Sainsbury’s has seen a fall in like-for-like (LFL) sales, due to a “dynamic and fiercely competitive market”, according to the supermarket.
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NewsFinancial Conduct Authority to investigate Tesco
Troubled supermarket giant Tesco is to be investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for overstating profits by £250m.
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Product NewsWorld Scotch Pie Championships 2014 open
The entries for the 16th World Scotch Pie Championships have opened, with butchers and bakers getting ready to battle it out for the top spot.
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NewsClam’s Cakes set to hit £1m turnover
Handmade cake supplier Clam’s Cakes has predicted a turnover of £1m this year, after expanding into larger premises in Ebbw Vale, Wales.
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NewsAldi profits boom
Aldi has announced a soar in profits after competitive prices attracted customers to the discounted supermarket.
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NewsPierre Hermé to open London boutique bakery
Pierre Hermé, French pastry chef, is to open a stand-alone boutique in London, located in the Seven Dials area.
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NewsCraft Baker’s Week begins!
A whole week dedicated to celebrating craft bakeries has kicked off today.