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Business: Interest Rates Take Effect
06 November 2007 NewsHigher interest rates are starting to impact on consumer spending, with retail sales for October 2007 rising by just one percent year-on-year. However, food and drink sales are holding up well, showing growth of two percent. -
New Magazine Gives British Food A Boost
05 November 2007 NewsGreat British Food, the brand new consumer magazine from the publishers of Speciality Food, is now available from WH Smith stores nationwide and online here -
Retail: Shoplifting And Violence Increase
02 November 2007 NewsThe value of goods stolen from shops is at a ten-year high and violent acts against retail staff have risen by 50% in a year according to the British Retail Consortium's (BRC) 2007 Retail Crime Survey. -
Producers: Support At Borough Market
02 November 2007 NewsFood from Britain (FFB), the market development network for British food and drink producers, will be strengthening its support of regional food and drink producers as it announces its involvement with the regional food group promotions at Borough Market, where it will be running a market… -
Retail: Feeling The Pinch
01 November 2007 NewsEvidence of a continuing high street slowdown has been published, as the CBI's latest monthly retail survey shows that growth in sales is at its slowest for almost a year. -
Retail: Lamb Sales Rack Up
01 November 2007 NewsNew figures have revealed that UK consumers are purchasing more English lamb in their bid to buy British. -
Retail: Small Shops Let Down
31 October 2007 NewsIn its report, the Competition Commission stated that the UK groceries market is delivering a good deal for consumers but action is needed to improve competition in a number of local markets and to address relationships between retailers and their suppliers. -
Retail: Consumers Spoilt For Choice
30 October 2007 NewsA new report from Verdict Research has shown that although the supermarket sector is one of the most competitive segments of UK retailing, fickle consumers aren't loyal to any one brand. -
Report: Organic Food Is Healthier
29 October 2007 NewsA £12m EU-funded investigation into the difference between organic and ordinary farming has shown that organic foods have far more nutritional value, including up to 40% more antioxidants, which scientists believe can cut the risk of heart disease and cancer, could be found in organic fruit… -
Organic: New Air Freighting Standards
29 October 2007 NewsThe Soil Association has announced it will change its standards for the air-freighting of organic goods, making a point that this should only be acceptable if there are clear benefits for farmers in developing countries. -
Retail: Reaching The Finals
26 October 2007 NewsThree rural retailers from Suffolk have been shortlisted in a Countryside Alliance competition. -
Retail: Spooky Sales Success
25 October 2007 NewsAccording to new figures, Hallowe'en is now the most lucrative trading period after Christmas and Easter.
