All articles by David Rees – Page 17
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NewsGRS 2016: The changing face of the symbol sector
Rationalisation is changing the shape of the convenience sector, but the underlying positive trends mean that store numbers are being maintained year on year, according to the latest data from the 2016 Grocery Retail Structure.
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NewsZapper app aims to change the game for payment
Mobile payment platform Zapper has kicked off a roll-out into the UK convenience sector with a trial in Nisa stores.
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NewsMusgrave Group returns to profit after sale of GB business
The Musgrave Group has made an immediate return to profit on the back of the sale of its GB business, comprising Budgens and Londis, to Booker in September 2015.
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NewsC-stores not yet reaching key young and old shoppers
Two key demographic groups, representing a third of all shoppers, are not spending as heavily in the convenience store sector as other age groups, according to data from the 2016 Convenience Tracking Programme (CTP) from HIM Research and Consulting.
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NewsP&H makes bid for improved customer loyalty
Palmer & Harvey (P&H) is bidding to secure customer loyalty with a range of new initiatives.
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BlogReal growth
Things are looking better at Nisa these days after a financially ropey period last year, writes editor David Rees
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NewsNisa profit target shows turnaround is on track
Nisa is on course to meet its profit target this year after suffering a loss for the first time in its history in the prev…
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Features and analysisJames Convenience Retail: Back in the game
High-profile retailer Jonathan James has hit the headlines with his latest acquisition of Rippleglen coming less than a year after taking over GT News. C-Store went to have a look at some of the company’s sites.
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NewsRippleglen chain acquired by James Convenience Retail
Local store chain First Stop News Ltd (Rippleglen) has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by James Convenience Retail (JCR), the convenience business owned and run by Jonathan and Rebecca James.
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NewsIndustry gets ready for National Convenience Show 2016
More than 400 suppliers of products, services and brands will gather at the NEC in Birmingham for the National Convenience Show (NCS) and the Farm Shop & Deli Show on 18-20 April.
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NewsMost retailers retain tobacco sales despite display ban
Evidence is emerging that the imposition of covered gantries has had little effect on tobacco sales for the majority of retailers.
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BlogPressure point
A community win-win in a North Wales c-store highlights what is being undermined by the government’s Sunday trading proposals, writes editor David Rees.
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NewsMass lobby of MPs planned to fight Sunday trading proposals
ACS is helping to co-ordinate a mass lobbying campaign of Parliament on Monday 29 February as legislation devolving Sunday opening hours to local authorities reaches a crucial stage.
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NewsStrong Christmas drives Heritage sales for Nisa
Nisa is reporting strong growth from its own-label range Heritage in the third quarter and during the festive period.
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NewsHancocks finds sweet synergies with the Today’s Group
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has joined the Today’s Group.
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Product NewsMcVitie's Nibbles bring bite-size sharing to biscuits
United Biscuits is introducing chocolate Digestives in a bite-size format under the name McVitie’s Digestive Nibbles.
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NewsCentral picking gives Bestway chilled sales boost
Sales of chilled products at Bestway’s symbol group Best-one have increased by more than a third since the introduction of a central picking process last Autumn, the wholesaler reports.
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NewsGovernment to press ahead with Sunday Trading devolution
The government has announced it is to press ahead with the devolution of Sunday trading regulations to local authorities.
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NewsMy Local looks to build sales from its "base camp"
Convenience chain My Local has started a complete category-by-category review of its range as it looks to refine its customer offer and increase sales.
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NewsCRA 2016 awards shortlist released
The shortlist for the 2016 Convenience Retail Awards, organised by Convenience Store and The Grocer, has been released.