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Retail: “don’t Predict Doom,” Says Top Adviser
16 February 2007 NewsDavid Bush, head of Grant Thornton's retail services, urged retailers to “keep a sense of perspective” after the Office for National Statistics announced that January's 1.8% fall in sales was the sharpest since January 2003. -
Packaging: Waste Not, Want Not
16 February 2007 NewsThe Women's Institute (WI) is to continue its campaign against excess packaging. -
Retail: Save Our Small Shops
15 February 2007 NewsAs the plight of the independent retail sector hots up, the battle is on to save small shops on Scotland's high streets. -
Retail: Shoplifting Proposals Slammed
15 February 2007 NewsPlans to let first-time shoplifters off with simply saying ‘sorry' are being attacked by retailers who fear the Home Office is preparing to go even softer on criminals who target shops. -
Suppliers: Greater Support In The East
15 February 2007 News2007 is a year for new beginnings for Tastes of Anglia (TOA), the regional food and drink marketing group, with a new CEO and exciting plans ahead, the region looks set to benefit from increased support. -
Welfare: New Rspca Adverts Plan To Shock
14 February 2007 NewsHard-hitting new adverts that show images of laying hens kept in wire battery cages have been rolled out by the RSPCA to convince shoppers not to buy eggs from caged hens. -
Trends: The Future Of Food In Focus
14 February 2007 NewsIn its latest report, AC Neilsen examines the future of the food industry and looks at what will be hot in the coming years. -
Trend: Fair Trade Coffee Sales Heat Up
13 February 2007 NewsWith the approach of Fairtrade Fortnight 2007 (February 26th – March 11th), a new trend continues to brew as more and more businesses and catering establishments are choosing fair trade hot drinks. -
Retail: Purple Love Boosts Sales
13 February 2007 NewsWith Purple Love Week (10th to 17th Feb) well under way, independent retailers across the country are showing their strength in the most colourful ways. -
Export: British Meat Makes Its Mark
12 February 2007 NewsExports of British meat and livestock products have crashed through the £1 billion barrier for the first time in more than ten years. -
Retail: Award Winning Retailers Revealed
09 February 2007 NewsThe winners of this year's UK Best Rural Retailers competition, organised by the Countryside Alliance, were revealed during a recent ceremony in London. -
Farmers: Time To Diversify
08 February 2007 NewsFarm businesses should take a fresh look at diversification opportunities in order to expand, says Sir Don Curry.
