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Food prices flatter sales across Europe
Some retail chains are exepcted to costs and slow expansion as they begin to feel the effects of the recession
Financial Times  –  Dec 22, 2008 5:56 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Online Technology Sales Surge
Even in bad economy, e-commerce rakes in big bucks
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 22, 2008 5:40 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Champagne producers fear bubble has burst
Champagne sales fell by 16.5 per cent in October, according to the most recent industry figures, compared to the same month last year – the first annual fall since 2000
Financial Times  –  Dec 22, 2008 5:39 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Real chief says own brand is the way ahead
As consumers adjust to the economic downturn, retailers in Germany are fomenting a small revolution with the introduction of its own range
Financial Times  –  Dec 22, 2008 5:33 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Year of the iPhone
Apple has enjoyed being the first mobile phone maker to hit on the winning formula for a touch-screen handset. But competitors are racing to catch up
Financial Times  –  Dec 22, 2008 4:45 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Media May Have Gotten Alcohol Study Wrong
Claim that pregnant women can drink safely is erroneous, researchers say
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 22, 2008 4:35 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
New Jersey Man Arrested in Ponzi Scheme
Investment broker accused of bilking clients out of $1.3 million
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 22, 2008 3:59 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Sour Economy May Affect Eating Habits
Bigger emphasis on nutrition, value for dollars
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 22, 2008 3:35 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
Theo Fennell feels the pinch
In a sign that even the most well-heeled consumer is feeling the pinch, Theo Fennell, the up-market jeweller, reported a half year loss and said it was reviewing expansion plans
Financial Times  –  Dec 22, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT]  –  comment?
Fruit juice and VAT: it's all about the five-a-day target
From Mr Richard Laming. Sir, Your report on the proposals in New York state to introduce a tax on soft drinks (December 16) misrepresents the British Soft Drinks...
Financial Times  –  Dec 22, 2008 02:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?