Greggs set to suffer from 'pasty tax'
The first UK retailer has fallen victim of the Government's controversial budget inclusion, and before it has even begun
Sectors - Food
Coles and Woolworths forced to defend themselves down under
The Australian retailing giants have come under fire from Parliament this week, but insist they are not breaking any rules
Supermarkets get a Royal telling off
The Queen's speech threw farmers across the British Isles a bone yesterday, and not before time in their opinion
Sainsbury's gain market share on Asda and Tesco
The UK's third largest supermarket have announced a better than expected rise in annual profits
Waitrose piles more pressure on Tesco
The up-market UK store seems to be succeeding in an attempt to change its image
Coke denies Monster deal
The global drinks company has responded to recent rumours of a possible takeover bid
Morrisons loses market share to rivals
The UK store has announced a loss in sales as consumers look elsewhere for cheap groceries
The rise and fall of Tesco continues
The latest figures regarding the much talked-about UK chain has left the CEO's cup half empty
British meat range headed by German store
German owned Lidl is well known for its cheap range of groceries, but has gone a step further to endear themselves to the British public
Sainsbury's told to drop £50 meal plan
One of the UK's leading grocery stores is in the centre of a consumer storm after the Advertising Standards Agency step in
McDonald's want one million online users a month
O2 have given the world famous fast-food chain a boost in the lead up to the London Olympics, after a deal was agreed to serve Wi-Fi in their restaurants
Pret A Manger plans to expand
The UK store has announced their intentions to reinvest the profits they enjoyed from last year back into the expansion of the company
Tesco maintains top spot despite market share drop
While other major supermarkets thrive in the UK, Tesco drops to its lowest standing in the market for five years
Burger King ups the stakes with 708 calorie kebab
The global fast food chain has top trumped all their competitors in the unhealthy battle of burgers by producing a lamb kebab containing over 100 calories more than their Chicken Royale
Exotic juices produce tasty profits for A.G Barr
The soft drinks manufacturer, based in Scotland, has enjoyed a great year and hopes to push on further over the coming months
VAT on snacks has left many looking 'pasty'
New budget proposals announced this week have left many high street retailers feeling even more anxious for the months ahead
Starbucks opens up first juice store in US
Global coffee giant launches Evolution Fresh store in Washington
Duff Beer for UK drinkers
Duff beer, much beloved by the cartoon-character Homer Simpson, is soon to be made available to British shoppers
Backlash over soup promotion
'Win a Farm' marketing campaign has left customers disappointed and angry
Twitter users sabotage McDonald's #McDStories promotion
The popular fast-food giant unwisely invited Twitter users to share their most memorable McDonalds experiences
UK supermarket Sainsbury's unveils Christmas wines for the festive season
The supermarket chain has developed two special wines to accompany Christmas dinner
Nando's unveils controversial advert featuring Mugabe, Hussein and Gaddafi
Last Dictator Standing shows Robert Mugabe frolicking in the sunshine with a number of dictators
Need A Cake nearly bankrupt after GroupOn disaster
A baker wiped out her profits for the year after placing a discount deal on popular money-saving website GroupOn
Tesco launches Christmas dinner flavour crisps for festive season
The premium crisps, which come in turkey, stuffing and mince pie flavours, will be available for a limited-time only
Starbucks plans juice stores following $30m Evolution Fresh acquisition
The US coffee chain is looking to tap into the growing demand for healthy food and drink
David Beckham replaces Jamie Oliver as the face of UK supermarket Sainsbury's
The LA Galaxy star and former England captain is expected to receive between £3.5m and £5m for the deal according to reports
Heinz uses Facebook to launch limited-edition balsamic vinegar ketchup
Heinz is putting its trust in the power of social media to advertise its new product
Ben & Jerry's spark controversy with 'Schweddy Balls' ice-cream flavour
The limited edition flavour, which is inspired by 1998 Saturday Night Sketch starring Alec Baldwin, has failed to connect with conservative consumers
Tesco announces 'Big Price Drop'
£500 million is being invested for price reductions on popular items such as bread, milk and cheddar cheese
Alexander Wang creates T-shirt for Starbucks
Designs by three prominent American designers will go on sale in celebration of the brand's 40 year anniversary
9/11 wines stir controversy
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain is among those who have accused Lieb Family Cellars of capitalising on the tragedy of the 9/11 attacks
Ocado to launch 'virtual pop-up shop'
Smartphone users will be able to shop online via a 'shopping wall' in London's One New Change shopping centre
Morrisons to fund degrees of future managers
Bradford-based supermarket chain Morrisons has announced plans to attract school leavers to store manager roles by offering them funded retail management courses
Walkers crisps is top children's brand in the UK
PR Week magazine has released the results of a poll of the top brands among children in the UK
A tablet becomes your waiter with E la Carte
Diners can order via a tablet computer at 20 restaurants throughout the United States
OFT fines Asda, Safeway and Tesco millions for fixing dairy prices
The Office for Fair Trading (OFT) has fined nine retailers and dairy groups nearly £50m for fixing cheese and milk prices in 2002 and 2003
KFC to leave Fiji following crumb import row
The fast-food outlet is pulling out of Fiji after problems importing the 11 spices needed for its secret flavoured crumb coating
Tesco launch rainbow packs of cauliflower to promote healthy eating
The supermarket giant is stocking orange, pink and emerald green cauliflower to encourage children to eat their vegetables
Olympic McDonald's will be biggest in the world
The London 2012 Olympic park in Stratford, east London, will be the recipient of the biggest McDonald's restaurant in the world
Elbow to launch own beer
Rock band Elbow will release 'Build a Rocket Boys!' premium ale later this year
First M&M's store outside the US opens in London
M&M's sales are expected to increase significantly following the opening of tourist attraction M&M's World
Budget retailer Poundworld to sell cheap alcoholic drinks
Beers and cider could soon be sold for under £1 each
Booker develops sandwich range with 14 day shelf life
The super sandwiches will be sold at a number of convenience stores across the UK for £1.49
Dylan Lauren - The queen of candy
Retail Digital profiles the successful entrepreneur Dylan Lauren and looks at how she has grown her candy empire
UK retailer Tesco launches strawberry and clotted cream Wimbledon sandwich
The novelty sandwich, which comes in special Union Jack packaging to support Andy Murray, is a world-first
Costa giving a tough competition to Starbucks
The British coffee house plans to open 300 new outlets this year.
Starbucks brings new logo for the New Year
Instead of writing a long press release explaining company’s business move to extend its services beyond certain products, the smart coffee maker Starbucks has introduced a new logo to convey the same message in a creative way.
Papa John's International Pizza launches iPhone app to boost sales
Papa John’s has realized that launching a cool, customized iPhone application that enables customers to browse through the restaurant menu and place an order can help boost their sales and maximize their brand reach.
This iPhone application will be free of charge.
Chinese kids get a treat from Yili and Disney!
The Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, one of China’s major dairy product manufacturers, recently announced a five-year partnership with Walt Disney Co.
