All Retail articles – Page 229
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Product NewsNew Year health kicks likely to hit bakery goods
A new survey from FMCG research company Canadean has suggested that sales of bakery treats may be hit this week as consumers go on New Year health kicks.
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NewsM&S sees positive festive performance for food
Marks & Spencer hailed a “very good” Christmas in food, claiming a record sales increase of 17% in the key Christmas week.
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NewsPizza Express boss joins Premier Foods board
Premier Foods has appointed the chief executive of Pizza Express as a non-executive director in the company.
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NewsSupermarkets reduce bread prices in ongoing cuts
The price war continues, as Asda and Sainsbury’s are to slash the prices of bread as part of new price investments.
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NewsSainsbury’s: LFLs down and warns on deflation
Sainsbury’s has revealed like-for-like sales (LFLs) fell during the important festive period – and warned the remainder of its financial year would be “challenging”.
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NewsWaitrose sees strong festive sales
Like-for-like sales increased by 2.8% at supermarket Waitrose over the Christmas period – the sixth consecutive year it has outperformed the market.
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NewsCompetition authority moves to phase two on Pork Farms/Kerry deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed it will launch a phase two investigation into the acquisition by Pork Farms of the chilled savoury pastry business of Kerry Foods Limited.
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NewsBF Done & Son shuts shop over Christmas
A Wolverhampton bakery, BF Done & Son, shut its shop until further notice - just before the busy Christmas period.
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NewsUK retailers ‘optimistic’ for 2015
UK retailers are ‘optimistic’ about the year ahead, according to a survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsThorntons issues Christmas profit warning
High street chocolate company, Thorntons, has warned investors that profits will be below expectations.
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Product NewsGluten-free win for NO.G at awards
Gluten-free bakery, No.G, has scooped the top prize for top free-from food product.
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NewsPub opens bakery on-site
A pub in Berkshire has opened with an on-site coffee shop and bakery, to offer customers fresh food on the go.
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NewsBirds of Derby opens new-look shop
Birds of Derby bakery has opened its 56th shop, with a new-look design created by a local shop fitter.
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NewsBIA 12 Days of Christmas: JG Ross see’s future in gluten-free products for 2015
Customer service winner at this year’s BIAs, JG Ross, expects competition to stiffen in 2015, but has exciting predictions for its gluten-free products.
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NewsBIA 12 Days of Christmas: Slattery to improve online business
The tenth instalment of our Christmas treats- Slattery, the renowned Manchester-based bakery and chocolatier is to invest its online offering.
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NewsBIA 12 days of Christmas: Sainsbury’s capitalises on win
It was Sainsbury’s that scooped the prestigious title of In-store Bakery Retailer of the Year at the Baking Industry Awards earlier this year.
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NewsBIA 12 Days of Christmas: Cinnamon Square to launch new brand
Winner of 2014’s Innovation Award, Cinnamon Square is number seven in the BIA 12 Days feature - ready to launch a new brand as well as expand the business.
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The year review: what 2014 meant for the baking industry
In a turbulent and exciting year for the baking industry, British Baker looks back at the big stories from 2014.
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NewsBIA 12 Days of Christmas: Paul UK outlines expansion plans and new ranges for 2015
Another gem in our Christmas installations - artisan bakery Paul - has told us all about the business’ plans to open three shops outside the capital, and increase the number of shops which run its Bread Masterclasses.
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NewsBIA 12 Days of Christmas: The Village Bakery looks to baking academy to inspire new generation of bakers
On the fifth day of the BIA 12 Days of Christmas feature, British Baker presents to you The Village Bakery’s view on 2015, and its delight with 2014.