All articles by David Rees – Page 13
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NewsGovernment tobacco strategy commits to high tax rates
The government has unveiled its latest Tobacco Strategy document, which promises to maintain high levels of taxation on tobacco products and a review of penalties available against retailers who sell to the underaged.
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NewsLeading suppliers back Sales Assistant of the Year
Some of the biggest suppliers to the convenience market are supporting Sales Assistant of the Year 2017.
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NewsToday's Group uses eye tracking to create the perfect depot
The Today’s Group is employing eye-tracking technology to help create the optimum depot layout for its cash and carries
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NewsOne Stop unveils major upgrade to own label portfolio
One Stop has unveiled a major revamp of its own label range, featuring improved product quality, a wider choice of lines and a stronger value proposition across the portfolio.
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NewsNFRN endorses Zapper loyalty app to membership
Mobile payment and loyalty app Zapper has signed a new partnership with the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN)
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NewsNisa exceeds profit target with £8.6m EBITDA
The Nisa board is claiming to have exceeded its profit target for the year in the full-year results, released today.
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NewsBestway makes major revamp of own-brand offering
Bestway has announced a complete revamp of its retail own label offering, including rebranding the products as Best-one instead of Best-In in order to align the brand with its symbol group
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NewsBooker asks CMA to "fast track" probe into Tesco merger
Booker has made a formal request to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to “fast track” its investigation into the proposed merger with Tesco to the next stage of the process.
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NewsSales Assistant of the Year now open for entries
Entries are now open for Sales Assistant of the Year 2017, the UK’s premier competition celebrating the performance of the very best shopfloor staff members in the convenience industry
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BlogThe big question
Politics is in a fluid situation at the moment, as is the future structure of the independent sector, writes editor David Rees.
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NewsSainsbury's in talks to acquire Nisa, say reports
According to weekend newspaper reports, J Sainsbury has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire Nisa Retail for £130m.
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NewsAmazon to acquire upmarket grocer Whole Foods Market
Amazon is to acquire upmarket grocery chain Whole Foods Market in a hugely significant move into bricks-and-mortar retailing
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NewsDhamecha to open ninth cash and carry depot
Today’s Group member Dhamecha has acquired a site in Birmingham for its ninth cash and carry depot
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NewsHIM celebrates 50th anniversary with new identity
HIM has revealed a new brand image which includes an reimagining of its iconic logo
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NewsNisa appoints City firm to advise on restructuring
Nisa Retail has appointed asset management firm Lazard to advise the organisation.
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NewsMore former postmasters join “justice” legal fight
More than 300 current and former subpostmasters have joined the joint legal action against Post Office Ltd since March, taking the total number of applicants to more than 1,300
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NewsCMA formally opens Tesco-Booker merger investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally opened its investigation into the proposed Tesco-Booker merger
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NewsPayPoint says 450 retailers have left the network
More than 4,200 sites have installed next-generation PayPoint One terminals, while 450 retailers have decided to give up their old T2 boxes
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NewsBespoke appeal drives Sugro Retail Club growth
Wholesale group Sugro has reported a strong year of recruitment to its Retail Club
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NewsMcColl's to continue on the expansion trail
McColl’s Retail Group will continue on the expansion trail even after the current integration of 298 stores acquired from the Co-op Group is completed, according to chief executive Jonathan Miller