All Retail articles – Page 291
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Food inflation remains stable
Food inflation stood at 4.3% in May, unchanged from the previous month, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsNew chairman at Federation of Bakers
The Federation of Bakers (FoB) has elected a new chairman – Paul Molyneux of Premier Foods.
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Dundee cake in PGI claim
A group of Scottish bakers are in the early stages of applying for Protected Geographical Indi-cation (PGI) status for Dundee cake. Martin Goodfellow of Edinburgh-based cake shop Goodfellow & Steven arranged a meeting last month with Jennifer Caswell, team leader of Economic Projects at Dundee City Council, to protect the ...
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Industry celebrates over government’s tax U-turn
"This is a great day for bakers, no matter how large or small," Ken McMeikan, chief executive of Greggs told British Baker, following the government’s U-turn on pasty tax. The move, which would have seen 20% VAT slapped on all hot bakery products, prompted a nationwide campaign by bakers for ...
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Mandatory display of food hygiene rating planned
Bakery retailers could be forced to display their Food Hygiene Rating, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) sets out its long-term goal for the scheme.
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Starbucks rated in UK’s top 10 social media brands
Starbucks has been named the second most prolific brand on social media networks such as Twitter and Facebook.
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NewsPret achieves revenue increase
Pret A Manger has posted group revenue of £377.3m for the full year to 29 December 2011, up 15% on 2010.
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NewsCosta director shortlisted for Women’s Award
Caroline Harris of Costa Coffee has been shortlisted for the Women’s 1st Shine Awards 2012.
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GF Foods bags free-from deal with Ocado
Gluten Free Foods has struck up a new deal with online food retailer Ocado to stock its range of savoury pastry products and festive cupcakes.
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NewsPrimrose targets celebrations in third book
Martha Swift and Lisa Thomas of Primrose Bakery are writing a third book based on catering for a variety of occasions.
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Mathiesons sold in pre-pack deal
Scottish bakery Mathiesons has been sold to Prestige Bakeries in a pre-pack deal, which has seen more than 240 jobs saved.
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NewsThe fall and rise of Greggs’ share price
Greggs’ share price saw a 6% year-on-year rise yesterday following the government’s decision to make a U-turn over the pasty tax.
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Businesses going bust increase in double-dip recession
The number of retailers going out of business has risen by 38% in the first quarter of 2012, according to accountancy firm Wilkins Kennedy.
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News’Pastygate’ timeline highlights government u-turn
British Baker has compiled the key dates in the pasty-tax campaign over the past two months, which have shaped the government’s decision to scrap its proposal for 20% VAT to be added to all hot takeaway bakery products.
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NewsGovernment performs pasty tax u-turn
The government has performed a dramatic u-turn on its tax for hot pies and pasties. The move comes after weeks of sustained campaigning by the baking industry, including British Baker’s own e-petition, a campaign by Greggs, the largest retail baker in the country, and a demonstration by the industry at Westminster which saw a petition of half a million signatures handed in at Number 10.
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Greggs backs food hygiene scheme
Greggs has given its backing to web-based certification SOFHTe, from The Society of Food Hygiene Technology (SOFHT).
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NewsBakers keen to support workable VAT solution
The baking industry is keen to promote its alternative 20% tax solution to the government, saying it understands the government’s desire to reduce anomalies and raise revenue.
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NewsTesco boss refuses £372,000 bonus
Tesco chief executive officer Phillip Clarke has declined his annual bonus, as UK employees share more than £110m.
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Starbucks burdened by high London rents
Starbucks UK has confirmed less profitable outlets in central London locations have contributed to its five-year run of losses.
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Sales up 3.7% at Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme, the doughnut retailer, has reported a 3.7% rise in revenues, driven by an increase in same-store sales.