All Convenience Store articles in 14 August 2010
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News
Newsagents' fears over Watirose
A newsagent in Cambridge says her business is being “bled dry” by an adjoining Waitrose convenience store which is selling newspapers and magazines.
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Features and analysis
Retailer warning over self defence
Two recent incidents have raised the question of how far a retailer should go to defend themselves and their stock from criminals.
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Product News
Alcohol duty fraud: the drinks dilemma
The shady supply of beers, wines and spirits has been tolerated by retailers desperate to compete. But now, with new penalties if you’re caught, it’s time to wise up, says Dave Visick
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Features and analysis
At your convenience: the latest in customer service
Gaelle Walker gets to the bottom of a new trend in convenience retail - opening your toilets to the public
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News
Supermarket jobs claims under fire
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has said supermarkets should stop making "misleading" claims about the number of jobs they create when opening a new store.
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Product News
Potty for yogurt
Yogurt brands may be using some unorthadox marketing, but capturing consumers’ attentions can only be good for retailers, says Sarah Britton
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News
Supermarket mags hit news stand sales
A familiar rival is threatening the livelihood of independent news traders, according to the latest magazine circulation figures.
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News
Heart of the community
A savvy set of retailers are reaping financial and social benefits by getting involved with community events. Sarah Britton finds out more
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News
Supply chain charter is no help to newsagents
Newspaper and magazine retailers believe a proposed industry charter will not prevent wholesalers and publishers imposing unwanted allocations and high carriage charges.
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News
FWD urges trade to back Walk & Shop
Next month’s Walk & Shop event aims to trumpet the advantages of shopping locally
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News
Relief for retailer not liable for raid losses
A subpostmaster who was asked to pay almost £9,000 after an armed robbery on his premises has been told he is not liable for the loss after all.
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News
The pub might be going, but the hub lives on
Spar store owner Bill Bains has become the latest retailer to breath life back into a community by opening a convenience store on a derelict pub site. Bill turned the former pub in Bestwood Park, Nottingham, into a 3,000sq ft store...
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News
Nisa offers an incentive to go green
Nisa-Today's is offering a 75% reduction in annual fees to members of its Nisa symbol group who agree to cut out paper, printing and postage costs and carry out all their business communications with the wholesaler electronically.
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Product News
Rays of hope for impulse soft drinks
The soft drinks market has had a strong showing recently after last year’s decline. Aidan Fortune finds out if the category’s success is set to last
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News
Watchdog is a step in the right direction
The creation of the Grocery Code Adjudicator (GCA) is an overdue step towards a fairer and more competitive market, say small store representatives.
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News
Over the counter: The Village Stores, Walthamstow - Original Thinkers
James Brundle and his three business partners are determined to make a name for their store by sourcing a range of unusual and exciting products. Sarah Britton report
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Blog
Editor’s comment: David Rees - Plan for the future
The growth of the supermarket chains has been a prime concern of independent retailers for many years now and at a time when consumer spending is being squeezed ever tighter
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Product News
PM’s minimum price comments give cause for concern
Prime minister David Cameron has been criticised for saying the government will look "very sympathetically" at plans by Manchester local authorities to introduce a 50p-a-unit minimum price for alcholic drinks.
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News
Your ‘last chance’ to stop display ban
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is campaigning to get as many retailers as possible lobbying the government to overturn the tobacco display ban. Postcards urging the government to scrap the ban have been sent to cash and...
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News
MPs urged to rethink carrier bag charge in Wales
The plan by the Welsh Assembly Government to introduce a charge for single-use carrier bags continues to cause concern as the deadline for implementation approaches.