All Convenience Store articles in 5 November 2011
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Housekeeping
Convenience Store features list 2013
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NewsCostcutter acquisition "a catalyst for growth" says Bibby
Bibby Line Group has completed its 100% purchase of Costcutter, and stated it will be a springboard for consolidation in the neighbourhood retailing sector.
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Features and analysisGuilty verdict for murdered retailers
Four men have been found guilty of murdering Birmingham shopkeeper Suppiah Tharmaseelan.
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NewsGovernment urged to scrap fuel duty increases
Trade bodies have called on the government to scrap the fuel duty increases planned for next year.
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NewsAnti-social behaviour tops public concerns survey
Anti-social behaviour has been labelled as the top priority for police commissioners when they take office next year, according to an opinion poll.
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NewsBusiness backbilling limit agreement announced
British Gas has announced that it will phase in a 12-month backbilling limit for microbusinesses.
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News
Labour backs campaign for news trade reform
The shadow media minister has backed the National Federation of Retail Newsagents’ (NFRN) campaign for industry reform.
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Advice Guide
Think tank: Service with a smile
Georgina Wild of HIM explains why retailers should embrace in-store services
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Dear Jac
An unhealthy reaction
Malcolm Thompson (M&B Thompson’s, Darlington) has added his protest to the time the new Health Lottery tickets take to process (up to 10 minutes on a Saturday night). “It was at a virtual standstill,” he reports.
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Dear JacNo one wins but the lawyers
In July I featured Mary Birchall (Derwen Stores, Bala, Gwynedd) who was up for collecting names of retailers stuck with five-year leases with failed photocopy company Lanwall, with a view to possible collective action
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Product NewsRadox launches spa products
Radox has launched a range of spa-inspired products including a Rejuvenating…
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Dear Jac
They just won’t let you quit
“Retirement is wonderful,” said Marion Lowe, who emailed from Swanbourne Stores & Post Office. Marion got in touch when she read my report on Unicom and its contractual contortions.
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Product NewsNew sausage roll from Holland's Pies
Holland’s Pies has added a seven-inch sausage roll to its chilled range.
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Product NewsHeinz launches one-off HP Sauce
Heinz has launched one million limited-edition bottles of HP Sauce to raise awareness of Movember…
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NewsJames Hall training reaps rewards
Spar wholesaler James Hall has reported that its training courses in active selling have yielded some spectacular sales results.
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NewsLondis stores show off their flower power
Sales are blooming for hundreds of Londis retailers receiving daily fresh flower deliveries.
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NewsUnderground store is a first for the UK
Foundations for what will become the UK’s first underground convenience store have been laid in the village of Exbourne, Devon.
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Features and analysisGet technical with latest equipment
Retailers need all the help they can to get the most from their business, and innovative equipment can make a difference
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Dear Jac
Price match or rum deal?
It’s the way they package these juicy deals. My correspondent from Norfolk found Sainsbury’s Brand Match wasn’t all it was banged up to be.