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Retailers Win Fight for Better Planning Policy

The government document widely known as the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has been altered to better town centres

Food Awards Launched for Northamptonshire Businesses

The Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards have been launched to find the best shops, producers and restaurants in the county

Government Responds to Portas Review

The government has agreed to almost all the suggestions made by Mary Portas to help breathe new life into our high streets

Keelham Challenges Customers to Create Royal Sausage

A West Yorkshire farm shop is challenging its customers to create a signature sausage fit for a queen
 

Sunday Trading Laws Are Refreshed For Olympics

Retailers could stand to increase sales by £220m thanks to the relaxation in Sunday trading laws during the Olympics

Final Call for British Pie Awards

There has been a final call for entries to the 2012 British Pie Awards before the deadline approaches

Report Casts Further Doubt Over High Street

A study has suggested four out of ten shops may have to close over the next five years as more people turn to online shopping

Retailers Welcome ‘Sensible’ Minimum Wage Hike

Retail experts have suggested that the 1.8% increase in the adult National Minimum Wage rate is good news for retailers

Tesco Chief Steps Down

Tesco’s head of UK & Ireland, Richard Brasher, has stepped down unexpectedly, leaving the role to be absorbed by Group CEO Philip Clarke

Industry Prepares For UK’s Largest Food Trade Show in 2012

This year, visitors to the Food & Drink Expo featuring Farm Shop & Deli will see 550 exhibitors from all areas of the industry

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