All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 30
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NewsChaz Chahal opens new Simply Fresh store in Inkberrow
Convenience Store columnist Chaz Chahal has hosted a fun day to officially mark the opening of his new Simply Fresh store in the village of Inkberrow, Worcestershire.
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NewsAmazon launches Fresh delivery service in London
Amazon has launched its AmazonFresh delivery service in 69 Central and East London postcodes.
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NewsBlakemore Trade Partners invests in lower wholesale prices
Blakemore Trade Partners has invested £1.3m in wholesale price reductions for retailers as part of a re-launch of its Retail Partners Scheme.
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NewsACS calls for greater focus on shop theft
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for a greater focus on business crime and shop theft.
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NewsLike for likes slip at Sainsbury's in first quarter
Like for like sales at Sainsbury’s have dipped by 0.8% (excluding fuel) in the 12 weeks to 4 June.
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NewsBlack market cigarette trade increases in the UK
The UK’s illicit cigarette trade has continued to grow in the past year, findings from KPMG’s annual study show.
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NewsShoppers' appetite for local food continues to grow
Shoppers’ support for locally produced food and drink is continuing to flourish, latest YouGov figures show.
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NewsPost Office becomes UK’s largest retail network to trade on Sunday
The Post Office has overtaken Tesco to become the UK’s largest retail network to open on a Sunday, with 3,800 branches now open seven days a week.
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NewsCash-only stores "put their businesses at risk"
Around 60,000 small and independent retailers are putting their businesses and livelihoods at risk by not accepting card payments
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NewsGillett's Callington mourns the loss of md Mark Gillet
The retail industry is mourning the loss of Mark Gillett, managing director of Gillett’s Callington, who passed away earlier this week after a long illness.
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NewsOfgem: Stores need more support to manage energy costs
The need for better communication between small businesses and their energy suppliers has been highlighted in a new report from energy regulator Ofgem.
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NewsNew premium fascia from Blakemore Wholesale
Convenience retailers will soon have a new premium fascia option to chose from when Blakemore Wholesale launches its new Bmorelocal offer later this month.
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NewsShop prices will continue to fall in coming months
There is no sign of an end to falling shop prices, with overall prices reporting deflation of 1.8% in May, down from 1.7% in April.
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NewsProlific illicit tobacco trader jailed for almost three years
An illicit tobacco trader from Peterborough, who evaded more than £168,000 in excise duty by repeatedly selling illegal tobacco, has been jailed.
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NewsInnovative egg vending machine for forecourt store
A Jet forecourt store in rural Dumfries is enjoying cracking sales following the introduction of an egg vending machine
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NewsOne Stop launches new messaging app for franchisees
One Stop is launching a new messaging app to help its franchisees communicate more freely with each other.
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NewsJonathan James unveils own brand sweet range
Independent retailer Jonathan James has launched his own range of sweets in partnership with confectionery supplier Bonds of London.
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NewsGrowing Scottish alcohol sales prompt minimum pricing calls
Calls to set a minimum price for alcohol in Scotland have been heightened following the publication of new figures which show an increase in consumption in the past two years.
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NewsPayPoint reveals drop in UK revenue
PayPoint has announced a fall in UK like for like revenue for the year to 31 March 2016.
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NewsCamelot reveals record in-store National Lottery sales
Camelot has announced record in-store National Lottery sales of £6.01bn for the year to 31 March 2016, up £72.6m on last year.