All Retail articles – Page 238
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NewsBakers create ‘Pastry Paradise’
A world of bakery-inspired architecture has been created by five UK bakers at a London art gallery.
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NewsTuckey’s clinches ‘classic’ digestive biscuit deal with Sainsbury’s
An ex-McVitie’s director is taking on the biscuit market with his ’real biscuit’ company Tuckey’s.
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NewsWarrens nails ‘oldest Cornish pasty maker’ claim
Cornish pasty company Warrens Bakery has declared itself the “oldest Cornish pasty maker in the world” after the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) confirmed that its heritage claims were valid.
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Product NewsVictoria Biscuits TV ad campaign launched
United Biscuits has launched a £1m TV advertisement for McVitie’s Victoria Biscuit selection as part of its ‘Sweeet’ campaign.
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NewsUK coffee shops outperform retail
The UK coffee shop market is outperforming the UK retail sector, with significant sales growth of 10.7% on last year equating to £7.2 bn in turnover.
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NewsMorrisons reported to have ‘wasted’ thousands of Cornish pasties
A report into food waste in Britain has found that Morrisons turned away more than 9,000 pasties after a delivery van turned up 15 minutes late.
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NewsPremier Foods criticised over controversial supplier payments
Premier Foods, the company behind Mr Kipling cakes, has hit the headlines for asking suppliers to hand over money – or risk losing contracts.
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Social media reaction to Premier Foods’ supplier payment row
As usual the internet, particularly social media, has been quick to react in the light of the criticism of Premier Foods.
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Opinion
Record Purple Friday
Gerhard gets involved in the hype of Black Friday, and reaps the benefits with his best online sales day- ever.
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NewsTesco-backed café sees financial loss
Coffee chain Harris + Hoole has made a pre-tax loss of £12.8m in its year-end results.
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NewsAutumn Statement expected to review business rates
A review of business rates is expected to be unveiled in Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement today.
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Product NewsOnline research points to rise in gluten-free purchases
Gluten-free products are increasingly popular, according to a leading shopping and comparison site.
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NewsGail’s Bakery starts London delivery service
London-based Gail’s Bakery has launched a delivery service to provide London offices with boxes of its products.
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NewsRetail body calls for reform of business rates
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling for business rates reform in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement next week.
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Product NewsWhite loaves make retail popularity list
Three white loaves made it on to a list of the most-bought items in the UK.
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NewsThree of Cheshunt Eight leave Tesco
Three of the suspended Tesco executives have reportedly left the company.
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NewsM&S and SSP join-up to extend
Marks & Spencer has launched a new site at Sutton station with SSP, in a bid to extend its breakfast and lunch offering in the food-to-go market.
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NewsOwn label products still in growth
Own-label products continue to flourish with supermarkets offering reduced ranges missing out on revenue.
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NewsSales up 4% at SSP
SSP, the global giant behind travel brands such as Upper Crust and Caffè Ritazza, has seen revenue increase by 4% - helped by a strong performance in the UK.
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NewsDigital transactions to play major role in festive retail sales
Retail sales this December are expected to rise 4% year-on-year to £42.4bn – more than £1.5bn than last year.