All Convenience Store articles in 9 November 2012
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NewsSecretary of state calls in Tesco superstore application
Campaigners in Margate, Kent, have welcomed a decision by the secretary of state to call in the final judgement on proposals for an edge-of-town Tesco superstore.
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NewsRetailers urged to engage with new Police and Crime Commissioners
Retailers have been urged to engage with their local Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) “whether they voted in the elections or not”.
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NewsNFRN calls for amendment to Competition Act
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) is calling for an amendment to the Competition Act 1998 to enable independent retailers to stand up to the monopolistic supply chain.
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NewsCostcutter retailer opens in-store beauty salon
An entrepreneurial Costcutter retailer in Lye, Birmingham, has opened an in-store beauty salon.
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Spam spam spam
Sometimes it must feel as though the scams are aimed surely and squarely at Only You.
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The daily Irish troubles keep coming
I’ve been keeping Dorothy King, administrator for the Press Distribution Forum, busy…
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When the ATM doesn't bring in the cash
Chandrakant Patel, who runs a Spar at New Cross in south-east London, has been having a tussle with PayPoint over his ATM…
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NewsSoft drinks: Festive fizz
Soft drinks sales really sparkle at Christmas and this season looks to be no different as shoppers stock up on family favourites and grown-up treats.
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NewsDoctors say e-cigs are 'less harmful'
The fast growing electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) market could receive a further boost after a high-profile report advised healthcare professionals to present it as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco products.
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NewsCash mobs support independent retailers
Independent retailers in Enfield are benefitting from a cash injection with a difference….
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When will supplies 'dry up'?
Raj Morker has come to dread the rain, and not for the obvious bad hair day, ruined shoes reasons…
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NewsEnergy-saving programme gets the green light
Retailers are hopeful that the government’s new Green Deal will help them become more energy efficient and reduce bills.
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NewsLack of awareness for PCC elections
With the election of local Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) looming, most convenience store retailers are still in the dark about who their candidates are.
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NewsDisappointment over Ofgem energy consultation
Ofgem’s long-awaited consultation into the business energy market has disappointed retailers by failing to include two of their biggest concerns.
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NewsInside job
Staff theft continues to be a worry for retailers, but there are ways to protect yourself from pilfering employees.
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NewsStores warned about illicit 'Wonka' chocolate
Illicit Wonka chocolate bars are being seized from stores, Convenience Store has learned.