Monthly Archives: December 2011

2012 Fairtrade Fortnight not just for Goody Two-Shoes

Fairtrade Fortnight 2012 runs from 27 February–11 March, but it’s not just for kind people to buy useless stuff that makes them feel good, according to The India Shop, one of the UK’s original Fair Trade retailers, Fair Trade products are good quality and practical, as well as beautiful.

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More Cask Marque success for Arkell’s Landlords

Nearly half of Arkell’s landlords have now been awarded Cask Marque accreditation for serving the perfect pint of cask-conditioned ale.

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Pint of bitter and a slice of pizza?

Pint of bitter and a slice of pizza?

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5 tips for making sure your building project comes in on budget

It shouldn’t be difficult sticking to a budget for those planning to commission the design and build of a new home, refurbish or extend an existing home. However, few can leave emotions behind and treat work on their own home as a dispassionate and logistical exercise.

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On-line retail costly to run as shops

High transport and returns costs make selling on-line no cheaper than running a traditional shop said a retailer at ICSC’s European Research Seminar in Copenhagen.  Customers also spend four times more in-store than online, according to research, confirming the essential role of shopping centres and high streets in Europe’s economy.

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