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M&S to become "world’s most sustainable retailer" by 2015
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- 01 March 2010 09:33
Marks & Spencer has launched a programme to become the world's most sustainable retailer by 2015.Its efforts will include 80 major new commitments under its eco and ethical programme, Plan A.These new commitments will mean that by 2020 all 2.7 billion individual M&S products will become 'Plan A products' with ...read more
Extra strong Marmite to go on sale
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- 01 March 2010 09:33
An extra-strong version of Marmite is to go on sale this month, Marmite Extra Old.The new product has been matured for 28 days, four times longer than standard Marmite, and will hit the shelves on March 8th.The manufacturer says that the longer maturing period allows the flavour and texture to ...read more
Diamond Foods acquires Kettle chip company
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- 26 February 2010 10:03
Snack foods group Diamond Foods has announced that it is to acquire Kettle Foods from Lion Capital LLP for $615 million in cash.The agreement includes Kettle's operations in the US and the UK."Kettle Foods' passion for making great tasting, natural potato chips has attracted a loyal consumer following and shaped ...read more
JLP good form continues through half-term break
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- 26 February 2010 10:03
The John Lewis Partnership has seen strong trading in the third week of its new trading year, with sales up 15% on last year.With the majority of schools on half-term break, matching the timing of last year's holiday, the John Lewis department store chain enjoyed good footfall throughout the week ...read more
CBI announces best retail sales growth in three years
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- 26 February 2010 10:02
The CBI has announced the strongest growth in retail sales volumes in almost three years in the first half of this month.A 23% balance of retailers said sales for the period were ahead of a year earlier - the highest reading for the CBI business group's distributive trades survey since ...read more
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