All articles by Christian Fuller – Page 18
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Ministers launch £60m fund to develop sustainable packaging
The government has announced the launch of a new £60m investment scheme to help businesses develop technology aimed at reducing plastic and food waste.
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Eight CJ Lang Spar stores on the market after agent appointed
Christie & Co has been appointed to market eight stores owned by Scottish Spar retailer and distributor CJ Lang.
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Consumer spending growth slows to 3.3% YoY
Consumer spending growth dips to 3.3% year on year in November, dipping to the lowest level of growth since March, according to new data.
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PayPoint Epos Pro reduces commission issue, says ceo
Increased margins and reduced wastage resulting from PayPoint One’s Epos Pro platform diminishes the issue of retailers’ commission, according to the company’s ceo Dominic Taylor.
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UK consumer confidence drops three points in November
A long-running index measuring consumer confidence dropped by three points in November 2018 to -13, after the government announced its proposed Brexit deal with the EU.
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One-third of large retailers 'under-prepared’ for hard Brexit
Around a third (33%) of UK retailers have ‘done little to no preparation’ or feel ‘very underprepared’ for a hard Brexit, according to new research.
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Home Office minister agrees to retail violence meeting
Home Office minister Victoria Atkins has agreed to meet with retail representative bodies and trade unions to discuss violence against retailers and shopworkers.
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PayPoint reports revenue decline but rise in profits
PayPoint has announced a decline in net revenue for the six months to September 30, but said strategic plans had helped bring in a 4.0% rise in pre-tax profit.
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Greggs announces 4.5% like-for-like sales growth
Like-for-like sales in food-to-go chain Greggs have risen 4.5% for the eight weeks to 24 November 2018 following bumper autumn sales.
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Nisa announces double-digit sales rise in latest format stores
Nisa stores that converted to the latest Evolution format over the past 12 months have enjoyed an average sales rise of 11.8%, according to the symbol group.
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ACS urges government to delay Making Tax Digital until 2020
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has backed a House of Lords committee report calling for the implementation of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT to be delayed.
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Royal Mail unveils festive competition for small businesses
Royal Mail has launched a festive competition for small businesses across the UK, with a chance to win £1,000.
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Costa Coffee launches contactless reusable cup
Costa Coffee has launched the UK’s first contactless reusable coffee cup.
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Industry trade groups warn against "chaotic" no-deal Brexit
The convenience and wider grocery industry is warning of the “disruptive” and “damaging” consequences of a no-deal Brexit.
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London retailer scoops £10,000 Camelot prize
London retailer Kulwant Bhatia has won Camelot’s Site, Stock, Sell £10,000 quarterly prize draw.
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UK consumers seeking more sustainable packaging, poll finds
Over half (55%) of UK consumers are purchasing more products in environmentally-friendly packaging, according to new research.
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Independent c-stores falling behind on food to go, says HIM
Independent convenience stores are missing out on the food to go category, according to new HIM research.
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Co-op Group set to open 12 new stores across London
The Co-op Group is set to open 12 new stores across London in the next 30 days, following a £9m investment.
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PCC calls for more police recognition of business crime
Staffordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has underlined the “critical importance” of business crime protection and called for more recognition of the effects of retail crime.
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High street grocery spend predicted to rise this Christmas
Good news is forecast for the high street this Christmas as grocery spending is predicted increase from 0.2% to 3.0% year on year (YoY).