All Retail articles – Page 251
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NewsCompetition authority reviews Dorset Cereals sale to ABF
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing the proposed £50m sale of Dorset Cereals to Associated British Food (ABF).
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NewsCBA to make Make-A-Wish logo cake toppers
The Craft Bakers’ Association is organising for the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK logo to be made into sugar discs as toppers.
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NewsPret looks to China for growth as it plans 40 more shops
Pret A Manger is researching opportunities for growth in China as it plans 40 more openings this year in its existing markets.
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BIA and social media
The finalists for this year’s Baking Industry Awards (BIA) have been announced – and they are already causing a stir on social media.
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BRC reports third fall in a row for food sales
Food sales are down for the third month in a row, in both like-for-like (LFL) and total terms, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsChocolatier sold by private equity owners
Premium chocolatier House of Dorchester has been acquired by confectioner Charbonnel et Walker.
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The #GBBO phenomenon and big brands
The Great British Bake Off is back and here British Baker looks at how the show has become a social media phenomenon.
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SSP to link with celebrity chef for airport bakery concept
SSP Group, worldwide operator of outlets in travel locations, has revealed plans for a new bakery concept with UK chef James Martin, as part of a £135m contract.
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Welsh Tesco outlet to include cake concept
Cardiff’s newly refurbished Tesco Extra store now features a cake concept, The Cake Shop, as well as a scratch bakery.
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NewsPop up cookie firm looks for permanent site
A new cookie concept is to open a permanent shop in London, after pop-up stall successes.
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NewsPeyton and Byrne sets bakery sights high
Restaurateur Oliver Peyton has spoken of his vision to have a bakery on every high street.
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NewsUnited Biscuits bid speculation
Kellogg Company has declined to comment on speculation regarding a £2bn bid for United Biscuits (UB).
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NewsBako NW celebrates 50th year anniversary in the baking industry
Bakery wholesaler Bako North Western hosted a family fun day last weekend, in celebration of its 50th year in the industry.
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Product NewsMexican grocer expands gluten-free range
Online Mexican grocery supplier, mexgrocer.co.uk, has expanded its gluten-free product range.
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NewsWaitrose to open first railway store
Waitrose will open its first railway-based store at London King’s Cross station, creating up to 60 new jobs.
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NewsSupermarket sandwich sales ahead of market
Sales of sandwiches are growing twice as fast in grocery retail as in the UK market overall, own-label supplier Greencore has claimed.
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NewsOnline confectionery sales soar
Consumers spend more than £100m on online confectionery, according to a report.
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NewsBakeries get creative for Afternoon Tea Week
A number of UK venues have launched their own versions of afternoon tea for Afternoon Tea Week, running from 11 to 17 August.
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NewsFabulous Bakin’ Boys hosts children’s visit
The Fabulous Bakin’ Boys’ headquarters in Witney recently welcomed schoolchildren to find out about the development of bakery products.