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How to turn weather chaos into cash Subscription
Are forecasting systems helping retailers to not just cope with the weather but also turn it to their advantage?…
Town centres first?
A recent flurry of government measures are aimed at helping the high street. But is it just fiddling round the edges?
Multiples up promotions in preparation for festive fight Subscription
Although potatoes have risen in price over the past month, they are significantly cheaper than they were a year ago…
Monsanto GM study retraction blasted by scientists Subscription
Monsanto has used the retraction of a controversial paper about Roundup weedkiller to stress its commitment to safety…
John Kennedy: Big Interview with Diageo Western Europe president Subscription
Diageo’s Western European business has lost some of its old swagger, says John Kennedy. He is determined to get it back….
Black Friday: a gimmick, or the new January sales? Subscription
Twitter tales of fights and brawls between bargain hunters at Asda last Friday morning could mean only one thing…
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Shoppers want entrepreneurial thinking Subscription
I constantly urge entrepreneurs and small businesses to embrace technological developments rather than fear them…
Michael Roux and Monica Galetti turn MasterChef pussycats
I was all set to yawn my way through this special celebratory one millionth episode of MasterChef: The Professionals…
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East of England Co-op cans sales of super-strength beers and cider Video
All East of England Co-operative Society stores will stop selling cheap, super-strength beers and ciders from 16 December following a successful trial.
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99p Stores bags £25m funding for expansion
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Co-op savings stamps enjoy Christmas sales surge
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Dairy Crest to end milk processing in Wales
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Sainsbury's IT director Rob Fraser to stand down next year
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Crawford Currie leaves Lightbody and Finsbury Food Group
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Nabeel Ramzan appointed Landmark vice chairman
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Gousto dinner box firm lands investment boost
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Tesco unwraps Regent Street Christmas window
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UBUK makes McVitie’s its biscuit powerhouse
Small Business Saturday to celebrate local shops: Video Video
The inaugural Small Business Saturday event kicks off on 7 December, with consumers up and down the country being encouraged to shop at local small businesses
Focus on Cheese
Talk about hard cheese! Brands have had precious little luck over the past year as they have been battered by own label in the increasingly price-sensitive cheese aisle.
Focus on Pies and Meat Snacks
Desperate Dan, famed connoisseur of the cartoon cow pie, would be incredulous. Britain’s love of the simple pleasures of meat, veg and gravy wrapped in pastry seems to be waning.
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