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Customs given powers to impose duty fines
A crackdown on duty fraud will force any business caught handling black market tobacco or alcohol to cough up the missing tax.
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VAT hike 'would cost 163,000 jobs'
A VAT hike to 20% would cost 163,000 jobs and reduce consumer spending by £3.6bn in the next four years, according to new research from the British Retail Consortium.
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Tate & Lyle CEO to make changes to the group's organisation
New Tate & Lyle chief executive Javed Ahmed is to make “a number of important changes” to the group's organisation.
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NewsGrowth at mults picking up, finds Nielsen
Sales growth at the UK’s largest supermarkets has hit its highest rate yet in 2010, new figures suggest.
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NewsBass and Boddingtons put up for sale by AB InBev
AB InBev has put the historic ale brand Bass up for sale, according to press reports.
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NewsRose hails M&S ‘resilience’ as annual profits climb
The worst effects of the recession are over, Sir Stuart Rose has claimed, after Marks & Spencer confirmed its first rise in food sales for two years.
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Ocado hails passing 100,000 order mark
Ocado founders are "grinning from ear to ear" having hit 100,000 orders last week a milestone they say is "proof" their business model is succeeding.
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World News 22/5/10
Dole Food Company has announced plans to develop its environmental initiatives at company-owned farms around the world. A new Office of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability will prioritise carbon footprint...
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Own-Label Awards 2010: In a league of their own
Own label’s power to innovate and punch above its weight was showcased at The Grocer’s annual Own Label Food & Drink Awards. Rob Brown reports
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NewsRetail Salary Survey 2010: Banking on a bonus
While the bankers look back mournfully on the happy days of bombastic bonuses, supermarket managers are cleaning up. Performance-related payouts are the next big thing, reports Nick Hughes
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NewsPower List 2010: Power vacuum
The past year has seen an extraordinary shift in the balance of power. With the toughest market conditions since the early 90s, coalition politics, the euro on a precipice and markets in confusion, the new leaders are struggling to fill the void
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Grocer 33: Asda uses its loaf to come top on service
Well-stocked shelves and strong service at Asda in High Wycombe impressed our shopper. No items were out of stock and only the own-label baking potatoes were not stocked.
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NFU calls for targets to improve 5-a-day
The NFU has called on the new government to set out clear 5-a-day campaign goals and explain how they will be achieved. Consumers now understood the message, but a clear approach with measurable goals was needed to increase consumption,...
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NewsPineapples hit 50p low in big four’s price war
The big four are waging a price war over pineapples, with some being sold for a third of last year's price.
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Focus On Crisps, Nuts & Snacks: Brits abroad
It doesn't seem all that long ago that posh crisps were a novelty.
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Farmers accused of favouring US buyers
Farmers are "shafting" UK customers because they can sell to the US at a higher price, a smoked salmon producer has claimed.Scottish farmers were cashing in on a global salmon shortage by selling at high prices to US buyers rather than...
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NewsAcid Test: Branston Pickle Pork Pie
“The pie tasted okay and the pickle was a welcome addition, but I was dubious of the quality of the meat contained within.”
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Global Brands grows again in wine debut
In the month Global Brands announced its swoop for Inspirit Brands, the VK owner has branched out again with the launch of a small wine division.The company will distribute Adoro Wines from South Africa and Marilyn Merlot, a...
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The wool in Alworths
For one man, the demise of Woolworths was not the end. He mourned, he pondered – and then he launched Alworths, which this week opened its seventh store. Beth Phillips reports
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Wiseman and Dairy Crest announce profit growth
Improved prices for bulk cream and volume gains on fresh milk have boosted profits at Robert Wiseman Dairies and Dairy Crest.Robert Wiseman this week announced a 59.9% uplift in pre-tax profits to £49.2m for the year to 3 April. It also...