All High Street articles – Page 55
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NewsRetailers suffer worst Christmas for a decade
The poor results have been blamed on political uncertainty and the rise of online shopping
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NewsCosta launches new menu with dairy-free drinks
The coffee chain has also brought new items to its Coffee Plus menu
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NewsCrussh eyes vegan overhaul with Soho store Veganuary trial
If successful the vegan makeover could become permanent
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NewsCall for expressions of interest for Future High Streets Fund
Applicants have until 22 March to register interest
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NewsNext kicks off Christmas reporting season with solid sales performance
High street bellwether Next has reported sales growth in-line with expectations over the festive period, but has cut its profit guidance due to higher sales of lower margin goods.
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NewsNFU's Raymond and Whitbread's Brittain top New Year's Honours list
Raymond was awarded a CBE for services to farming, while Brittain received a CBE for services to business
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Comment & OpinionReasons for grocery to be cheerful this Christmas, despite the doom and gloom
In our final blog of the year, here are The Grocer’s five reasons for cheer this festive season
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NewsUK consumer confidence at five-year low
UK consumer confidence is at a five-year low, according to the latest GfK index, although people are more confident about making major purchases than a year ago.
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NewsHigh streets experts call for a 'national perfect day'
Parking restrictions and charges should also be reviewed by local authorities to ensure they are encouraging footfall
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NewsONS reports UK retail sales rose 1.4% in November
Growth was driven by the performance of household goods stores, which saw volumes rise as much as 5.3%
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NewsCash report warns of 'cashless society' dangers
Eight million people say cash is an economic necessity, despite its use halving in the past decade
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NewsPatisserie Valerie pairs with Yoyo for customer loyalty app
The combined mobile payment and loyalty app will launch in February at 155 outlets
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NewsPre-Christmas promotions set to hit Black Friday levels
Promotional activity is starting to increase again and will match Black Friday levels this week, according to PwC
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ProfilesHow Steve Francis is turning around Patisserie Valerie
Francis believes there’s a ‘candy shop of opportunities’ to improve the café chain
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NewsPoundworld founder Chris Edwards hires for new chain
Edwards plans to open first of 100 ‘OneBelow’ branches in February
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NewsFormer Tulip MD Jose Peralta joins Patisserie Valerie
Peralta was MD of pork processor Tulip Food Company (UK) and senior VP of parent company Danish Crown from October 2016
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NewsCosta fridge tags highlight Christmas toastie meat content
The coffee chain said it had made the change due to customer feedback
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NewsHigh street footfall slumps in run up to Christmas
Black Friday failed to arrest a slump in shopper numbers in November according to the latest BRC Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor, with expectations weak footfall will continue into Christmas.
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Comment & OpinionIs Pret making sufficient progress with its allergy labelling overhaul?
CEO Clive Schlee announced on Friday the company had finally rolled out its first full ingredient labelling pilot
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NewsRestaurant wholesaler Penta Foods bought out by directors following collapse
The family-run Farnborough-based business supplies a string of high-profile restaurant chains