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New Organic Shops In Capital Confirm Growing Trend
25 January 2008 NewsPlanet Organic, the organic food retailer, is to open two new branches in north London's Muswell Hill and Islington neighbourhoods, proving that there is a clear demand for organic produce. -
Somerfield Takeover Spells More Doom For The High Street
24 January 2008 NewsAlthough the Competition Commission has yet to publish its final report, it already looks set to be out of date as plans for a Somerfield takeover bid will cause change to the grocery playing field once again. -
Consumers Will Feel The Pinch As Food Prices Soar
23 January 2008 NewsA strong demand from the developing world, the increasing production of biofuels and the growing scarcity of water are among factors which will cause food prices to climb for at least several years, according to a new report by consultants, Bidwells Agribusiness. -
Is The Internet The Key To Survival For Retailers?
21 January 2008 NewsWith high street stores facing a further decline of up to 15% in the coming five years, making waves on the internet could be a good way to compete with the big boys. -
Opposition Mounts Against Out Of Town Supermarkets
18 January 2008 NewsAccording to a poll carried out by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), three-quarters of people are opposed to any changes in UK planning law that would make it easier to build out-of-town supermarkets. -
Slow Christmas Affects Retailers
17 January 2008 NewsWith new reports suggesting last Christmas was the worst in years, Raphael Giacardi investigates the impact on retailers -
How To Make More Money From Breakfast
17 January 2008 NewsFarmhouse Breakfast Week 2008 enjoyed a great start today, as representatives across the food chain sat down to a delicious breakfast at Roast restaurant in Borough Market. -
60 Years Of Supermarkets Sparks Help For Independents
16 January 2008 NewsIt is 60 years since the first Co-operative supermarket was welcomed in Manor Park, East London. But, years on The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is marking the anniversary by calling on shoppers and the Government to support small, independent high street shops which struggle to… -
Scottish Food Gets More Support With National Policy
15 January 2008 NewsThe Scottish National Assembly has taken the first steps towards a national policy for food, designed to boost jobs and business, help make food healthier and minimise the environmental impact of food production, manufacture and retail. -
Help And Advice To Break The Multiple Market
15 January 2008 NewsIf you are looking to break into the multiples then A Taste of Sussex has the answer, as the food group is holding a training day to help local food and drink producers understand what supermarket buyers are looking for. -
Report: Brits Bin £8bn Of Food
14 January 2008 NewsA staggering £8billion-worth of food is thrown away in Britain every year - making up a third of everything we buy, according to campaigners. -
Business: Shops Hit Hard By Rate Freeze
11 January 2008 NewsYesterday's vote by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hold the interest rate at 5.5% has been criticised by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which it believes will put more pressure on customer-facing businesses.
