All News articles – Page 335
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NewsCuisine de France unveils new range
Cuisine de France has launched a new range of products designed to capitalise on consumer trends.
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NewsIndustry unites to tackle youth unemployment
An industry-wide training initiative has been launched to provide pre-employment skills to unemployed young people between the ages of 16 and 24.
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NewsShop worker killer escapes murder charge
The killer of a Liverpool shop worker has been cleared of a murder charge but has been found guilty of manslaughter.
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NewsRetailers dismiss Portas Pilots scheme
Retailers located in the successful Portas Pilot towns have dismissed the initiative as “too little too late”.
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NewsFresh outlook
Aidan Fortune looks at the how the fresh fruit and veg category has grown and how retailers can capitalise on it.
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NewsSnacking: Snacks and shares
Value sales are up, but volume remains static. Are retailers capitalising enough on the move to higher priced SKUs? Aidan Fortune reports
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NewsCategory managment drive prompts fresh sales to flourish at Budgens
Budgens retailers are reporting flourishing fresh produce sales thanks to a new category development initiative which groups linked products in specially-created seasonal displays.
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NewsWholesalers help stores to meet Olympic demand
Wholesalers are helping retailers to limber up for the Olympic Games supply challenge with extended opening hours and service initiatives
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NewsMore communication on banking appeals process needed
High street banks have been urged to make businesses aware that there is a system for appealing when refused credit.
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NewsLimit increased for contactless payment transactions
The payment limit for contactless transactions has been increased from £15 to £20.
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NewsStats reveal underaged drinking decline
Education and responsible retailing are contributing to a fall in underaged drinking, latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures reveal.
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NewsShop vacancy rates in Portas towns exceed national average
Eleven out of 12 of the winning Portas Pilot towns have high street vacancy rates above the national average, according to new analysis.
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NewsBooker to snap up Makro
Booker Group has entered into an agreement with German wholesaler Metro Group AG to acquire Makro UK.
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NewsGovernment backs down on pasty tax
The government has performed a partial U-turn on its proposed tax on hot take-away food following a public consultation.
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NewsStores prepare for Independents' Day 2012
With less than 40 days until Independents’ Day 2012, independent retailers across the country are gearing up to celebrate.
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NewsFirst Portas Pilots set to kick start town centres
Twelve town centres across the country will share a £1.2m fund to revitalise their high streets after being nominated as the first Portas Pilots.
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NewsScottish stores to benefit from new alcohol sales guide App
Retailers in Scotland can now get instant access to the latest information on alcohol legislation via a new iTunes App.
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NewsBooker reveals impressive full year results
An impressive set of full year results will enable Booker to continue broadening its ranges and driving down prices for retailers, chief executive Charles Wilson said.
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NewsConvenience stores cash in on declining basket sizes
Convenience stores have a massive opportunity to take advantage of declining volumes at the top four multiples as smaller basket sizes gain in popularity, Nielsen said last week.
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NewsBranded wine: Quality counts
Branded wine is an area where convenience is, once again, bucking the trend of the recession, as long as retailers set their sights on premium lines.