All articles by Andrew Don – Page 46
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NewsInflation-measuring basket of goods adds protein powder, e-cigarettes
Food, drink and tobacco account for 27% of the products included in this year’s basket, more than any other sector
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NewsMinimum wage hike leaves convenience store operators frustrated
The ACS warned that the 3% increase in the adult rate from £6.50 to £6.70 would have a negative impact on staffing and investment levels in the convenience sector
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NewsWaitrose fixes glitch that gave shoppers money back at tills
The glitch occurred when the tills failed to remove promotions on products reduced at the end of the day
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging plans flawed by security loophole
Key tools in the fight against illicit tobacco will become illegal because plain packaging regulations will forcibly remove them from packs
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NewsR&R Ice Cream buys Nestlé's South African ice cream arm
R&R ice cream, the third-largest ice-cream manufacturer in the world, has bought Nestlé South Africa’s ice-cream business for an undisclosed price.
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NewsWaitrose operating profits tumble 23.4%
A significantly higher level of investment and one-off items have bitten a large chunk out of Waitrose’s operating profits
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NewsTobacco giants to take legal action as MPs vote in favour of plain packs
Tobacco companies to take legal action against the government after MPs ratify plain packaging plans
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NewsIan Paisley claims plain packaging would ban tobacco security features, aid illicit trade
Paisley said the regulations for plain packaging would forcibly remove Codentify from current packs
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NewsDEFRA appeals for farmer evidence on crop loss costs
Wrap, The Warwick Crop Centre and research consultancy 3Keel specifically want potato, lettuce and strawberry growers to get involved in the study
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NewsLoyalty app will offer check-in till integration
Loyalzoo, a check-in-based app, negates the need for customers to scan barcodes to retrieve loyalty points, unlike with most loyalty apps
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NewsInternet sales of non-food products outgrow bricks and mortar for sixth consecutive month
Online sales last month represented 17.5% of total non-food sales, up from 16.6% in February 2014
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NewsLife is sweet for Lindt with double digit growth
Substantial market share gains were made in all the core markets and in the emerging growth markets
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NewsMake carrier bag charges universal, say ACS
The ACS wants all retailers to have to charge 5p for carrier bags, as has been the case in Wales since 2011, and in Scotland, since October
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NewsMenzies Distribution delivers 'robust' performance
Several “positive actions” offset newsprint and magazine declines, maintaining 2013 profit levels into 2014 at £24m – marginally down on last year’s £24.3m
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NewsOcado offers reassurances over 25-year Morrisons deal
CFO Duncan Tatton-Brown believes that the contract was the best deal done under Dalton Philips, and that Morrisons are “pretty happy” with it
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons-Dia link-up would 'cannibalise' sales says analyst
Analysts have dismissed the potential for Morrisons to launch a Netto-type tie-up with Spanish discounter Dia
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NewsGerm-busting trolleys roll out in Brazilian supermarket chain
Copper handles cut germs on supermarket trolleys in Varanda Frutas stores in Brazil
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NewsSpar's next generation format boosts Lawrence Hunt profits
Spar retailer Lawrence Hunt has reported a 73% increase in pre-tax profits to £1.3m on turnover down 2% to £37.8m…
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NewsMarks & Spencer covers Castle Donington roof in solar panels
The panels will help the retailer maintain its commitment to sourcing all its electricity for UK and Ireland properties from renewable sources
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NewsCo-operative Food to offer 10% discount on groceries for NUS Apprentice cardholders
Money raised from the card will fund The National Society of Apprentices which represents the needs and welfare of apprentices and vocational learners