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New Show Links Producer And Supplier
18 March 2008 NewsIn the face of changing consumer and public procurement demand for locally sourced, British produce, a new trade show in the West Country looks set to connect buyers with suppliers from the UK’s foremost producing region. -
Budget Brings Few Surprises For Small Retailers
17 March 2008 NewsAccording to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), last year's budget caused 93% of small business owners to lose confidence, so has this year's report done the same? -
Small Business Owners Have To Sacrifice Family
13 March 2008 NewsThe demands of running a small business means many owners have to put family life second, a new survey reveals. -
Brits Are Biggest Fair Trade Spenders
12 March 2008 NewsAlthough the US remains the largest market for fair trade goods, Brits spend on average more on ethical products than their European, American, Australian, Kiwi and Japanese counterparts. -
Food Sales Remain Strong Despite Slow February
11 March 2008 NewsAlthough UK retail sales only rose by 1.5% compared with February 2007, an early Mothering Sunday allowed food and drinks to do well, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. -
Purple Love Boost Profits
07 March 2008 NewsLucy and Mark Morgan at Butternut Deli explain why Purple Love Week gave a massive boost to February sales -
Road Charges Aren’t Off The Agenda Yet, Warns Fpb
06 March 2008 NewsThe Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning small firms that they could still face paying road charges, despite a Government announcement that it is seeking alternatives to plans for a nationwide scheme. -
Underaged Drinkers Can Cost Retailers Big
05 March 2008 News“Two strikes and you're out,” that's the new message from the Government to retailers selling alcohol to underaged drinkers. -
Food Inflation Increases Again In February
05 March 2008 NewsDuring February, food price inflation rose to 4.6% during February, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). -
Ethical Foods Top The List Of Favourites
03 March 2008 NewsFood and drink products that have ethical links are increasingly being bought by UK consumers, new research has suggested. -
Campaign To Ban Carrier Bags Gets Tongues Wagging
29 February 2008 NewsThis week the Daily Mail seized the opportunity to put itself centre stage of the on-going debate surround carrier bag usage with a campaign that is being supported across the country by ministers and retailers. -
February Doesn’t Bring Needed Boost To High Street
26 February 2008 NewsHopes of stronger sales failed to materialise in February while the prices of goods rose strongly.
