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NewsFWD issues open letter to government calling for apprenticeship reform
The letter, signed by FWD members as well as other trade bodies, calls for the government to take action on the levy ahead of this year’s Budget.
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NewsSustainable period care challenger Flo to make Tesco debut
From 19 February, four of the brand’s bestselling products will hit Tesco shelves
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NewsLidl planning 31,000 sq ft store and 71 homes in latest mixed-use London scheme
The proposed development would sit on a 1.1 acre site, which is currently home to a 1930s building leased to Mecca Bingo in Eltham, south east London
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NewsDear Valentine’s as prices of chocolate gifts rise in mults
Shelf prices of have risen by as much as 60% in the mults
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Comment and OpinionSuccessful retailers will focus on community and health in 2024
Even in an era of ubiquitous technology, people are craving connection and community at scale, says Marie Stafford, global director at VML Intelligence
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NewsLeadketty Farm ceases berry production citing lack of retail support
The farm had been run by the Corrigall family in Dunning for over 80 years but “a challenging period” has resulted in its closure
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NewsCrowdfund for legal challenge against government’s vape restrictions launched
The campaign has been launched by the newly formed Vape Protection Alliance
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NewsShoppers fear ultra-processed foods bad for their health
More than two-thirds of consumers believe ultra-processed foods contribute to obesity
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NewsSainsbury’s launches branded Corona fridges to capitalise on big night in
The new branded chillers have been “strategically placed” in or near to the takeaway and ready meal aisles of 70 Sainsbury’s stores
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NewsAnti-smoking charity chief and big tobacco adversary to retire
ASH has started the recruitment process for her successor
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NewsThe Uncommon raises £1.2m to meet growing demand for English canned wine
Canned wine challenger The Uncommon has secured £1.2m in its biggest funding round to date to help it scale production to meet growing demand in the mults
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NewsEx-footballers Matt Le Tissier and John Hartson rapped over Supreme CBD social media posts
Both former players offered their followers a discount on Supreme’s products but did not disclose they were being paid by the brand
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NewsWestons shakes up cider offer with Vintage Pear
Vintage Pear joins Vintage Cider, Vintage Rose and Organic in the Henry Weston’s lineup
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NewsMedia Bites 14 February: Shop worker violence, The Body Shop, Waitrose
Retail industry bosses have warned of a spiralling crisis on shop floors after violence and abuse of workers surged by 50%
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NewsCoca-Cola boosted by high prices but volumes come under pressure
Coca-Cola has beaten market expectations as higher prices continued to help the drinks giant to boost revenues. However, volumes declined in its domestic North American market in 2023
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NewsCity snapshot: Food prices fall for first time in more than two years
Food prices have fallen for the first time in more than two years as inflation in the sector continued to ease. Plus, full-year results from Heineken and Coca-Cola HBC
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NewsWaitrose invests £30m in latest round of price cuts
The £30m investment will come in two separate tranches over the first half of 2024 and will focus entirely on Waitrose’s own-label brands
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Comment and OpinionHow the Asian ‘super app’ craze could reshape western retail
Super apps have emerged as a driving force for innovation across retail, e-commerce and technology sectors, says James Reeve, executive director of design at UIC Digital
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NewsThe Body Shop’s UK arm placed into administration
The private equity owner of The Body Shop has placed the UK chain into administration just three months after buying it
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NewsEnotria&Coe signs three-year deal with Bladnoch distillery
Enotria&Coe will work alongside the distillery to expand its portfolio and accelerate the growth of its single malt whisky brand