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NewsOne in five shops in Portas Pilot towns have closed
One in five shops in the 12 original Portas Pilot towns have closed, new Local Data Company research shows.
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NewsSainsbury's announces 1.6% rise in like-for-like sales
Sainsbury’s has reported a 1.6% rise in like-for-like sales in its first half interim results.
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NewsFemale staff member in critical condition following robbery
A female sales assistant has been left in a critical condition following a shocking incident of in-store violence.
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NewsGovernment rejects tobacco licensing plans for stores
The government has rejected plans to introduce a tobacco licensing scheme for retailers.
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NewsNisa members prepare to vote on Co-op Group takeover
Nisa members are preparing to cast their votes on the Co-op’s proposed takeover of the mutually-owned food distributor.
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NewsKirsty Rhodes crowned Sales Assistant of the Year 2017
Kirsty Rhodes, from Spar St Dials, in Wales, was crowned Sales Assistant of the Year 2017 during an awards ceremony held at London’s Dorchester hotel yesterday (November 7).
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NewsSelect & Save confirms Bestway as primary supply partner
Select & Save has announced Bestway Wholesale as its primary supply partner for the next five years.
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NewsM&S to slow its Simply Food store opening programme
Marks and Spencer plans to “reposition” its food offer and slow its Simply Food store opening programme as it seeks to grow in the competitive market-place.
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NewsEngland could be 'smoke free' in 12 years, says study
England could be “smoke free” in just 12 years-time as smokers continue to switch to electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and alternative devices a new Philip Morris (PMI)-funded study claims.
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NewsSmall businesses still pay too much for their energy
Small businesses are still paying 50% more for their energy than larger firms, a new report by energy regulator Ofgem’s reveals.
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NewsDoubts persist about Nisa vote on Co-op takeover
A section of the Nisa membership is becoming increasingly vocal and agitated about the proposed takeover by the Co-operative Group.
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NewsIndependent stores enjoy plump pumpkin sales
Stores across the country have posted pleasing pumpkin sales thanks to a bumper harvest and focused buying in the run-up to Halloween 2017.
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NewsPayPoint unveils full epos version of One platform
PayPoint has unveiled the full epos version of its One platform, the PayPoint One Pro, and developed a mobile phone app to help retailers access the technology on the move.
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NewsScottish government announces food-to-go fund for retailers
The Scottish government has announced a new £250,000 capital investment programme to help independent retailers introduce food-to-go stations.
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NewsThree more Costcutter stores complete Shopper First refits
Three more Costcutter stores have completed major refits as part of the group’s Shopper First programme.
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NewsAction urged on high sugar lunchtime meal deals
Retailers should be banned from including sugary drinks and snacks in their lunchtime meal deals, Action on Sugar claims.
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NewsSharp decline in under-aged tobacco sales from stores
The volume of tobacco being sold to children by retail stores has continued to fall, new data from NHS Digital reveals.
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NewsMorrisons announces 2.5% rise in like-for-like sales
Morrisons has announced a 2.5% increase in like-for-like sales in its third quarter trading statement.
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NewsCut-price online platform seeks to bypass stores
A new online platform which will allow manufacturers to sell directly to shoppers is hoping to launch next year.
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NewsSales Assistant of the Year: category winners named
This year’s Sales Assistant of the Year category winners have been selected. Here’s what makes them stand out