All articles by Ieuan Hughes – Page 9
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Welsh retailers react to Minimum Unit Pricing approval
Welsh retailers have reacted to the announcement that a minimum unit price on alcohol will be introduced in Wales, after legislation was approved by the Welsh Assembly earlier this week.
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Police appeal for witnesses following c-store ram-raid
Officers are investigating a robbery which took place at a McColl’s store in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, in which thieves ram-raided the premises to try and steal the store’s ATM.
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Bestway agrees to buy two Blakemore depots
Bestway Wholesale has exchanged contracts with AF Blakemore with a view to purchasing two of the company’s cash and carry depots.
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Booker products introduced into more than 50 Tesco stores
Tesco has announced that 30 top-selling Booker lines have been introduced into more than 50 Tesco stores, following a positive initial response to the group’s Chef Central trial.
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Connect Group to close Pass My Parcel service
Connect Group, the parent company of Smiths News, has announced it plans to close its Pass My Parcel service, which is used by an associated network of 3,000 retailers.
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MPs hold inquiry into energy drinks health fears
An influential committee of MPs have held an inquiry into the possible effects that energy drinks have on the mental and physical health of children and young people.
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Stores prepare to cash in on Father's Day sales
Father’s Day sales are predicted to be bigger than ever in 2018 with shoppers expected to spend £799m on products and gifts this June, according to a new survey by marketing agency Savvy.
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Save Local, Colchester
For more than four years, Andrea Aston worked on the design and construction of her own store. The new Save Local in Colchester is the result of her ambition.
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National Lottery ticket sales return to growth, Camelot reports
National Lottery owner Camelot has announced that ticket sales sold in its 2017/18 financial year (1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018) increased by £26.4m to £6.95bn - a return to growth for the category.
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Discounter Poundworld falls into administration
Discount retailer Poundworld has appointed administrators today (June 11) after the company failed to find a buyer for its business.
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AF Blakemore looks to close cash & carry depots
AF Blakemore & Son has confirmed that three of its cash and carry depots are expected to close in the next week, as the company looks to sell its cash and carry business.
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Nisa prepares for summer with sports-themed campaigns
Nisa has announced it will support its retailers with specific World Cup and Wimbledon activity over the next few months, to help store owners prepare for a summer of sporting events.
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World Cup gallery
Football fever is sweeping the nation and plenty of people are preparing for what is the biggest sporting event in the world, including convenience retailers. The World Cup is the perfect opportunity to get customers excited for a big night in front of the box or a family barbecue while enjoying the footie.
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Shop assistant stabbed after c-store robbery in Bolton
A man has been arrested after a shop assistant was stabbed during a raid on a convenience store in Bolton.
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Think tank calls for tough new sentences for shoplifters
Influential think tank The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has urged the government to introduce tough two-year sentences for prolific shoplifters in order to cut crime and rehabilitate drug-addicted offenders.
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Today's Group launches new update for Plan for Profit app
The Today’s Group has announced the launch of a new update for its Plan for Profit app.
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Man convicted of selling illegal tobacco outside car-boot sale
A series of undercover operations conducted by Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and security firm TM EYE has resulted in the conviction of a man selling illegal tobacco outside a car-boot sale.
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Nisa, Tesco and Aldi recall pastry products over wire fears
Nisa, Tesco and Aldi have issued urgent recalls of a number of own-label pastry products over fears they may contain metal wire.
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Dairy UK responds to calls from MPs to extend soft drinks levy
Dairy UK has responded to calls from an influential committee of MPs to extend the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to milk-based drinks.
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Positive consultation response to Scottish shop workers bill
A consultation on the creation of a new shop workers bill in Scotland, designed to protect staff with new offences, has been welcomed by members of the public and industry officials.