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Food And Drink Retail Sales Are On The Rise
Despite talks of the credit crunch and a downturn in spending, it seems consumers are still spending.
Cutting Easter Egg Waste Is Top Of The Agenda
A Seasonal Confectionary Industry Working Group co-ordinated by WRAP and made up of confectionery manufacturers is looking to reduce Easter Egg packaging by 25%.
New Show Links Producer And Supplier
In the face of changing consumer and public procurement demand for locally sourced, British produce, a new trade show in the West Country looks set to connect buyers with suppliers from the UK’s foremost producing region.
Budget Brings Few Surprises For Small Retailers
According to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), last year's budget caused 93% of small business owners to lose confidence, so has this year's report done the same?
Small Business Owners Have To Sacrifice Family
The demands of running a small business means many owners have to put family life second, a new survey reveals.
Brits Are Biggest Fair Trade Spenders
Although the US remains the largest market for fair trade goods, Brits spend on average more on ethical products than their European, American, Australian, Kiwi and Japanese counterparts.
Food Sales Remain Strong Despite Slow February
Although UK retail sales only rose by 1.5% compared with February 2007, an early Mothering Sunday allowed food and drinks to do well, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
Is It Time You Went Online?
With Over 875 million consumers having shopped online (85% of the world's population) and new figures showing that internet shoppers are up by 40% in two years, it is clear that web businesses are booming.
Road Charges Aren’t Off The Agenda Yet, Warns Fpb
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning small firms that they could still face paying road charges, despite a Government announcement that it is seeking alternatives to plans for a nationwide scheme.
Underaged Drinkers Can Cost Retailers Big
“Two strikes and you're out,” that's the new message from the Government to retailers selling alcohol to underaged drinkers.
Maximising Easter Sales
Peter Martin of the House of Sarunds looks at ways to boost your Easter confectionery offering.
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