All Convenience Store articles in 15 August 2009
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News
Nisa-Today's rejects second Bibby bid
Nisa-Today's has turned down a second takeover approach by Bibby Line Group
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Product News
DVD age restriction loophole revealed
Retailers who sell and rent DVDs have been advised to continue following age-restriction guidelines despite the discovery of a legal loophole which means they cannot be prosecuted for selling Cert 18 movies to children.
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News
Retailers urged to wage war on waste
The issue of thrown-away food both from overstocking and through customers buying more than they can eat looks set to top the retail agenda as the government introduces new measures to reduce wastage.
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Features and analysis
Imbalance of power
In June we wrote to Ofgem, the industry regulator, urging it to show more support for small businesses in their relationships with the all-powerful power companies.
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News
Rural retailers get a shortcut to suppliers
Independent stores in remote locations have a new voice to put their case for a fair deal from suppliers with the appointment of former Mars trading director Trevor West as chairman of the Rural Shops Alliance (RSA).
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Features and analysis
Grants on offer to fund store protection
Small store owners will be able to apply for funding for new security equipment from this week.
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Dear Jac
Dear Jac: We’re generating footfall here
As expected the PayZone piece regarding minimum transaction penalties in my last column generated some 'footfall' of its own.
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Blog
The Big Deal
Who should take responsibility for wasted food? Let's start with the mults, says Dave Newman
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News
Irish lose staff and sales to smugglers
An Irish retailer says he has had to lay off three staff as a result of a surge in the illicit trade in cigarettes.
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News
Epos system made for indies, by indies
A new epos system developed by retailers is now available to the 2,250 members of Booker's Premier symbol group.
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News
Councils unite to stop street sellers
Councils across England, Wales and Scotland are hoping to stem the flow of illegal tobacco products into communities by uniting in a mass information sharing programme with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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News
Charge rise adds to fears of monopoly
Newspaper and magazine wholesaler Menzies Distribution has shocked retailers by raising its Carriage Service Charges (CSCs) just a week after picking up substantial new business.
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News
Power ranger
Finsbury Park c-store owner Alpesh Patel is simply heroic in his determination to stock a wide range of products
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News
Sound as a pound
When consumers tighten their purse strings, they will sniff out a bargain and calculate the value in every purchase they make. No surprise, then, that promotions are now capturing the attention of shoppers like never before.
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Product News
Hello sunshine
There were high hopes for the summer of 2009 and we have managed the odd day of hot weather, giving soft drinks manufacturers a ray of hope.
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Product News
Yogurt's going to pot
Yogurt drinks are dwindling, giving active health yogurts their chance to shine.
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News
Martin McColl set for fresh direction
Martin McColl's Scottish store estate is to benefit from an expanded fresh food offer following the appointment of influential retailing figure Stanley Morrice as Scotland director.The former head of upmarket Scottish deli chain McLeish...
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Dear Jac
Dear Jac: …and more to the point
Peter Brooker, head of corporate affairs at PayPoint, emailed to tell me that he was disappointed that I hadn't pointed out PP's good deals with banks in the last issue.
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Dear Jac
Dear Jac: They can spot the fakes
The Bank of England has taken me to task over my article "Can you spot the fakes?" (C-Store, June 26) .