All Retail articles – Page 295
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Product NewsMorrisons’ ‘cold cross buns’ exempt from tax?
Morrisons could be rebranding its traditional Easter hot cross buns, following the government’s proposed 20% VAT on hot food products.
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Ditty’s Bakery strikes US deal
Ditty’s Bakery will see its products listed in US gourmet and speciality food retailer Dean & DeLuca.
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Product NewsCornish economy to be blighted by pasty tax
The Cornish Pasty Association (CPA) has spoken out about how the 20% tax on hot takeaway food could affect profitability and jobs in the region.
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NewsGreenhalgh’s crafts giant hot cross bun
Greenhalgh’s Craft Bakery has baked a giant hot cross bun, which was unveiled last week at the RSPB’s Saltholme wildlife reserve.
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Possible early Costa demerger, says analyst
Speculation surrounding the possibility of Costa Coffee demerging from the Whitbread Group is mounting, according to a City analyst.
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NewsStarbucks UK creates unique London stores
Ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games this summer, Starbucks UK is investing £8m to renovate its stores within the capital.
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Tesco launches Everyday Value
Tesco is to replace its Tesco Value range with a more brightly-packaged brand, Everyday Value.
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Worshipful Co devises Richemont bakery course
The Worshipful Company of Bakers has organised a prestigious course at the Richemont Bakery School in Lucerne, Switzerland.
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NewsBettys comes top for afternoon tea
Bettys Café Tea Rooms has been named the best place to enjoy afternoon tea in the UK.
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NewsNew head for Costa Coffee
Whitbread’s group finance director Christopher Rogers has been appointed as Costa Coffee’s new managing director.
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Councillor condemned for pasty tax comment
A Brighton and Hove City Council cabinet member has caused outrage online regarding the government’s decision to tax hot takeaway food by 20%.
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Product NewsFancie’s frenzy over Creme Egg Cupcake
Cupcake bakery chain Fancie sold out of 350 Easter-themed ’special’ cupcakes, which contained a whole Cadbury’s Mini Creme Egg inside, in the first hour of business last Saturday (31 March).
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Pret plans for expansion
Pret A Manger revealed plans to open another 44 stores this year, after new shop openings in 2011 helped boost its profits by 14%. In its annual results, the sandwich chain announced profits were just over £52m, with sales up 15%, last year, to £377.3m.
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News5,000 new jobs at Starbucks
Starbucks UK will be looking to tackle youth unemployment by creating 5,000 new jobs in the next five years throughout the UK.
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TV star search
BBC producers are searching for talented young bakers to star in a TV programme later this year.
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Worshipful Company of Bakers award winners announced
The Worshipful Company of Bakers has announced the winners of its awards who will all get the chance to attend a course at the Richemont school in Lucerne, Switzerland.The Joseph Travelling award was won by Teresa Grant of Bakemark; the Piero Scacco award was given to John Breach of Reeves ...