All articles by David Rees – Page 27
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NewsNeil Turton issues rallying call to Nisa members
Nisa chief executive Neil Turton has challenged members of the group to increase their loyalty in the wake of Costcutter’s decision to leave the group next year and sign a new distribution deal with Palmer & Harvey.
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NewsHIM study warns of growing discounter threat to c-stores
Discounters are emerging as one of the biggest threats to independent convenience stores’ business in future, according to a new study from HIM Research & Consulting.
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NewsCostcutter and P&H combine in £5bn deal
Costcutter and Palmer & Harvey are claiming to have created “unprecedented purchasing power” in the independent convenience market with the formation of a new joint venture buying company with a combined turnover of £5bn.
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NewsNCS Community Fund makes welcome return
Retailers are being invited to apply for funds from the NCS Community Fund…
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NewsRippleglen owner acquires Maynews chain
First Stop News, the parent company of CTN chain Rippleglen, has acquired the 20-store York-based newsagent chain Maynews.
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NewsIndependent retailers angry over new Coke format
Independent retailers are angry that CCE is to replace 2ltr packs of Coke with a 1.75ltr format.
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NewsSymbol own brands lagging behind supermarkets
Purchasing of own label is growing across the grocery industry, but shoppers remain unconvinced about it in the symbol group sector, according to new research from HIM.
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Stick or twist?
Making an investment in developing a better store would normally be a no-brainer. But the prospect of a multiple opening up nearby means best-laid plans can be undermined before you start, says editor David Rees.
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NewsPost Office Horizon campaigners claim breakthrough
Campaigners fighting for the victims of the Post Office’s allegedly malfunctioning Horizon accounting system are claiming a breakthrough.
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NewsSummit 2013 to celebrate strengths of sector
Ways to maximise the natural advantages of the local convenience sector will be under the spotlight at the 2013 ACS Summit in April.
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NewsThe S.W.O.T file
In a special analysis, C-Store examines the sector’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
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NewsSugro expands fascia offer for 2013
Wholesale group Sugro has unveiled a new badged retail scheme as part of an expanded fascia programme for 2013.
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NewsPublic wants the government to help CTNs, says new report
Four out of five consumers want local CTNs to remain independent and not behave like supermarkets, according to a new report commissioned by wholesaler Palmer & Harvey.
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Plain thinking
It’s about time that the real world had at least some connection with government policy, says editor David Rees
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NewsSymbol groups to dominate convenience growth
Symbol group retailers now account for 40% of the UK convenience market by value, and are expected to increase this share to 50% by 2020, according to new research from IGD.
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NewsShoppers give thumbs up to Boots’ new grocery offer
Shoppers have reacted positively to the introduction of Musgrave-supplied convenience grocery lines into Boots stores, according to new research from HIM.
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Regulate to accumulate
It is time for action on the whole culture of regulation, says editor David Rees.
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Must try harder
Half term is coming for schoolchildren across the country, so we thought it was time for a half-term report on the government, says editor David Rees