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Hello and welcome to our February newsletter!

2010 is off to a great start with the very successful Maximising Business Relationships series and we are now booking for our April event series -
Sustainability: how, why and where it matters

Our Annual Convention 2010 is now confirmed for
15 September in London. Places are strictly limited this year, so register early so as not to miss out!

Are you a winner? We have had a number of competitions and prizes recently. Scroll down the newsletter to see if you are a lucky winner!

Shanna
Business Development Manager - Leading Edge

Win £2,000!
 
Top New Articles
Premium - a new trend? Premium - a new trend?
 In 2009, IGD predicted a return to growth for premium private label products. With a look at the findings from our latest shopper research, Tim Maton examines if our forecast has rung true. More
How to host perfect Q&As How to host perfect Q&As
Being properly prepared for audience questions when you present will yield benefits all round. Here, Time to Market's Andrew Ivey gives five top tips to make your Q&As truly valuable. More
The value of sustainability The value of sustainability
 No matter where your business lies in the supply chain, sustainability is an issue that affects it. Simon Barnes explains just why it is so important, and how you can improve your understanding. More
Promoting availability Promoting availability
When it comes to promotions, availability of products is key for shoppers. So with a look at latest ECR survey results, Karen Chalmers reveals how our industry is faring on availability. More

 

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Upcoming Free Events
Sustainability: how, why and where it matters - click for further details

Sustainability: how, why and where it matters
Dates in April, nationwide ● BOOK HERE!

In today's world, understanding the sustainability of the supply chain for your products is becoming more important. This new master class is an excellent opportunity to appreciate the key elements of sustainability and understand how they might apply to your business.
Perfect pitch: how to develop compelling business proposals - click for further details

Perfect pitch: how to develop compelling
business proposals
Dates in May, nationwide ● BOOK HERE!

Are you struggling to gain interest for your business cases and proposals? Do you want to attract the commitment, support and funding that transforms your concepts into high-performing initiatives? Then join us for this highly interactive session and learn what it takes to gain senior management backing for your proposals.
 
Are you a winner?
Are you a winner - click to find out

We've been running a few competitions lately - we've had the Online Workshop quiz, Member Survey prize, and Maximising Business Relationships competition. The entries have come in, the winners have been selected, so all that's left to do is...

Click here and find out if you're a winner!
 
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Know someone who works in the food & grocery industry who would benefit from becoming a Leading Edge member? Why not forward this newsletter to them? All of our members benefit from:
 
▪ Insight - Keep up to date on industry topics and key trends via our website  
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▪ Ownership - Tools to take charge of your own career development  
▪ Evidence - Certificates to highlight your training for appraisals and your CV  
▪ Value - Over £3,500* worth of FREE training at our nationwide events  

And what's more, membership is completely FREE - click here for more details.

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