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NewsConsumer spending to flatline over festive period
Spending by UK shoppers is set to slump in the run-up to Christmas as new research from Visa suggests consumer activity will be hit by weak wage growth and higher prices.
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NewsThorntons Easter eggs get a new look and on-pack competition
The makeover and chance to win hundreds of personalised gifts for loved ones is part of a wider £7.9m push by Ferrero
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NewsIchiba to launch food superstore at expanded Westfield London
The 17,400 sq ft flagship store will offer freshly prepared food including katsu curries, tempura and sashimi
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NewsPret to open new stores in US and European airports
The move is part of a deal with food and drink operator Autogrill
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Analysis & FeaturesHarrods revamps food hall for first time in 30 years
The store has unveiled a new roastery and bake hall that will make fresh coffee, pastries and bread in front of customers
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NewsSubway plans to open over 20 new stores on South Coast
It plans to grow its stores from 109 to 130 across Hampshire, East Sussex, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail footfall slumps in run-up to Christmas
UK retail footfall fell by 2% year-on-year in October according to the BRC Springboard footfall and vacancies monitor – the largest rate of decline since the vote to leave the EU in June 2016. Plus sales jump but profits plunge at Carr’s Group and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsHolland & Barrett under fire over mag advert rule
Holland & Barrett has been accused of imposing an “outrageous” condition that its suppliers advertise in its in-store mag
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NewsAntonio Carluccio: tributes paid as restaurateur dies aged 80
Known as the ‘Godfather of Italian cooking’ Carluccio died on 8 November…
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NewsThorntons opens Derby concept store with café and chocolatier
The move is part of Ferrero’s multimillion investment in the Thorntons brand that began last year
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NewsCaffè Nero kicks off 'Christmas Cracker' app prize push
App users also have the chance to win thousands of Caffè Nero loyalty bonus stamps…
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NewsEnvironment minister refuses to back coffee cup tax
Coffey was giving evidence today before the Environment Audit Committee hearing into the effects of packaging
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NewsCosta offers free coffee in rivals' takeaway cups
The giveaway will take place today in over 2,000 participating stores…
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NewsJohn C Scott takes up sustainability and CSR role at Subway
Scott was previously chief supply chain officer at The Chefs’ Warehouse
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NewsSubway looks to drive loyalty app growth with giveaway
Subway will also donate 5p to FareShare for every sandwich prepared in participating stores…
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NewsWaze signs up supermarkets and coffee chains to in-app ads
The Google-backed sat nav app has 1.8 million active users in the UK
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NewsCity snapshot: Costa Coffee first half UK sales climb 9.1% but profits slide
Costa Coffee grew revenues by 9.1% in the first half to £622m but significant increases in labour costs, business rates and foreign exchange impacts on coffee imports hit profits. Plus, first quarter revenues slide at McBride, first half volumes up at Distil and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsHarrods sales pass £2bn as tourists make most of weak pound
Harrods expects capital expenditure to continue to increase over the coming years
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NewsPret to donate unsold food from new London university stores
The Pret Foundation Trust has re-distributed more than three million items of food to UK hostels and shelters