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United Kingdom: Organic sales slip again amid economic gloom
2013-03-20 10:58:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Sales of organic products in the UK have fallen by 1.5% over the past year, continuing their downward slide in the face of ongoing tough economic conditions. Supermarkets are blamed in a new report for cutting back their ranges and shelf space, leading to a 2.4% slump in organic sales across the multiple retailers. But at the same time a "Jamie [Oliver] generation" of ethically aware shoppers aged under-35 is driving growth through other outlets, accounting for 16% of all sales, and significantly...
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Doom & Gloom? Self-Driving Cars and Dealership Valuations
2013-03-09 18:58:13| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
Dealers should consider the effects of self-driving technology in their 10 to 15 year plans. Five years ago, the self-driving car seemed like something limited to an episode of the Jetsons. But then Google changed history, and built an autonomous car that proved safer and more reliable than its human controlled counterpart. Then in 2011, Google began convincing legislatures in Nevada, Florida, and California to allow Googles autonomous cars to roam without a driver. Jeremy Alicandri, Vice President of Habberstad Auto Group, wants dealers to be aware of the potential impact of self-driving cars on dealership valuation over the next 10 to 15 years. [Read more]The Article Doom & Gloom? Self-Driving Cars and Dealership Valuations appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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GREECE: Gloom worsens for Coca-Cola Hellenic as FY profits plunge
2013-02-14 12:40:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
Coca-Cola Hellenic will be glad to see the back of 2012 after posting profits in freefall for the year.
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