All Retail articles – Page 293
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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.
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Own-label NPD beats branded
The level of own-label food and drink NPD has risen above branded for the first time, according to new research by Mintel.
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Economic boost with "tax cuts" and lowest inflation rates
Businesses could benefit from potential temporary tax cut measures and the latest levels of inflation dropping to their lowest in more than two years.