Retail & Industry
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Retail: Lib Dem Support For Independents
06 March 2007 NewsSupermarkets would face tough action from a retail regulator and town halls to halt the decline of independent traders in town centres, under new measures approved by the Liberal Democrats. -
Retail: Public Unhappy With Supermarkets
02 March 2007 NewsNew research by Oxfam for Fairtrade Fortnight has revealed that although 92% of British consumers buy their food and drink at major supermarkets, just 11% of them actually want to do so. -
Report: Is Britain Too Soft On Shoplifters?
02 March 2007 NewsAccording to the latest research, almost half (47%) of Britons back lighter sentences for shoplifters. -
Retail: High Street Sales Accelerate
01 March 2007 NewsThe latest CBI snapshot of the high street has revealed that retailers enjoyed a third consecutive month of year-on-year growth in sales volumes in February. -
Retail: Plans To Cut Carrier Bag Use
28 February 2007 NewsUK retailers have agreed to reduce the overall environmental impact of their carrier bags by 25% by the end of 2008. -
Environment: Dreaming Of A Green Future
27 February 2007 NewsWith environmental concerns becoming more of an issue, the Government has pledged to work with the food and farming industry to develop a system of 'green' labelling for food. -
Report: Make A Difference With Fairtrade Fortnight
27 February 2007 NewsAs fairtrade fornight begins, latest figures have revealed that sales are at an all-time high, prompting calls from the Fairtrade Foundation for even greater pressure for change -
Business: Bank Note Gets A Revamp
26 February 2007 NewsThe humble £20 note will get a re-design as from 13th March, when the Bank of England brings in a revised edition which offers enhanced security for retailers. -
Report: Snack Market Takes A Dive
23 February 2007 NewsA new report has revealed that the UK sweet and salty snacks market has seen disappointing sales in the wake of Government efforts to reduce obesity by alerting consumers to the importance of a healthy diet. -
Promote And Prosper
23 February 2007 RetailThis month Rob Ward at Greenfields Farm talks about sales, snoggable garlic, his new delivery club and window stickers -
Trends: Healthy Food Sales On The Up
22 February 2007 NewsAccording to a new report, consumer concerns over health issues are boosting sales of food and drink brands that offer a clear health message. -
And The Winner Is…
21 February 2007 RetailEd Haigh at Bigbarn muses about the importance of awards in the speciality food industry and how they can boost business