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...Tesco said that like-for-like sales in the UK rose by 9.2 per cent in the four weeks to Christmas, and pointed to particularly strong sales of fresh food and of its Finest range of upmarket products....
...Just a great, pure vintage-style port that you could serve this Christmas if you decanted it. Great stuff!...
...Like-for-like sales from both retailers beat analyst expectations, with Tesco pointing to demand for its Finest range and M&S saying quality upgrades and new products had helped....
.... £86 The Finest Bubble Billecart-Salmon, Cuvée Louis Salmon Blanc de Blancs Brut 2009 ChampagneThis is certainly not austere but there’s not much sign of the richness of the vintage either....
...I learn that one of the finest vintages in living memory, 1982, coincided with the release of “Rio” by Duran Duran; 1929 was as memorable for the wines as it was for the Wall Street Crash. 1987 may have...
...In 2023, Vienna’s celebrations will be championing sustainability with a programme of largely organic vendors, music from local brass ensembles and plenty of the finest Austrian schnitzel....
...Do we really want our finest streets turned into dormitories?...
...See the continent’s finest athletes at the Olympic stadium, Foro Italico Park and along Rome’s streets....
...In 2022, air fryers were the number one Christmas present and they continue to be popular....
...Its expanded, slightly posher “Finest” range is also luring shoppers normally loyal to Marks and Spencer or Waitrose....
...Traditionally, Marchesi was famous for its panettone, and locals would queue in the weeks before Christmas to make sure they could secure at least one....
...I have seen rainbow effects of multicoloured books, whole walls of blue or red books only, Pride flags and Christmas tree patterns made of books on shelves....
...Around £45 Simpsons Wine, The Finest Bubble, Wine Republic Simpsons, White Cliffs Blanc de Blancs 2018 England100% Chardonnay....
...Like a dog, a tree is not just for Christmas: it is for life. The choice needs thought....
...Cointreau just launched a holiday ad campaign with Cecchini and actress Aubrey Plaza, pushing the cocktail as a Christmas drink....
...Traditional-method ciders have been flying out of the door at La Fromagerie in west London – last Christmas sales even outstripped champagne....
...Date to be announced; further information here Festivals Wine and Dine Festival, Central Harbourfront This four-day foodie fair celebrates the very finest wine and produce, with a wealth of food stalls...
...And I think it would be agreed they are the finest college gardens at the moment in England....
...It is 40 years since The Snowman was first seen on television at Christmas. Has there been any year since when this magical animated film was missing from our screens?...
...At the top end, the company’s premium Finest range and its “That’s dinner sorted” promotion have provided consumers with a cheaper alternative to going out to eat or ordering a takeaway....
...Liquid Christmas cake?...
...He pointed to price matching against Aldi and customers moving from national brands to value Tesco products, but also noted there had been growth in Tesco’s more expensive Finest range....
...This naturalism is a seamless extension of the score (with orchestrations from Menotti’s partner, Samuel Barber), one of the finest examples of Menotti’s lyricism....
...If you only reach for the cognac when you’re lighting up the Christmas pudding, it might be time to take a fresh look at this spirit – because changes are afoot....
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