All News articles – Page 139
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NewsCamelot predicts surge in EuroMillions ticket sales
National Lottery company Camelot has predicted independent retailer EuroMillions ticket sales of about 300 per second across the UK in peak time in the run-up to another enormous draw tonight.
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NewsApplegreen raises more than £40m in share placing
Applegreen, the UK, Ireland and US petrol forecourt retailer, has completed a €46.9m (£41.1m) fundraising which it says will help it to continue to invest in growth opportunities.
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NewsCo-op stores to hold a 'quiet hour' to support Autistic Society
Co-op is running a ‘quiet hour’ throughout its stores, in support of the National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour.
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NewsC-stores still struggling to shop around for best energy deals
A majority of convenience stores are still struggling to shop around regularly for the best energy deals, new research reveals.
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NewsACS calls for more consistent approach to kerbside recycling
Convenience stores have called on councils to be more consistent in their approach to kerbside recycling systems to help people recycle more.
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NewsPremier aiming to help retailers take on the discounters
Premier is looking to help its independent retailers “beat” the discounters with big brand promotions and in-store theatre to increase store profitability.
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NewsTobacco giants to secure P&H future ahead of takeover
Imperial Brands and JTI have agreed to financially support Palmer and Harvey ahead of a takeover by Carlyle, a buyout firm, C-Store understands.
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NewsSainsbury's trials Amazon Go-style checkout-free app
Sainsbury’s is testing an app which enables customers to bypass the checkout by scanning and paying for their items using their mobile phone, echoing Amazon Go’s checkout-free concept.
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NewsShoppers need more nutritional product information, poll reveals
Only 39% of consumers feel well-informed about the nutritional content of food and drink products they consume, with ready meals faring particularly poorly, according to new research.
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NewsBestway eyes foodservice growth with rebrand
Bestway Wholesale has revamped its foodservice arm to deliver a “more personal service” for its customers, including Best-one retailers looking to offer a foodservice operation.
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NewsCostcutter launches Halloween-themed Independent campaign
Costcutter is set to launch a new integrated Halloween-themed campaign for its Independent own brand range.
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NewsFemale retail managers earn 19% less than male counterparts
The gender gap for managers in the retail sector is 19.4%, meaning female colleagues earn an average of £4,315 less per year than their male colleagues, a new study suggests.
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NewsMRH continues expansion with Peregrine Retail acquisition
Forecourt operator MRH has acquired Peregrine Retail, which operates five sites in the South West, as it continues its expansion across the UK.
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NewsAldi announces 13.5% rise in annual sales as profit declines
Aldi’s rapid market growth continues unabated after announcing a 13.5% rise in sales in 2016 and committing to 70 new store openings next year.
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NewsToday's Group appoints Darren Goldney as managing director
Today’s Group has announced the appointment of former Coca-Cola and Palmer & Harvey executive Darren Goldney as managing director.
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NewsIndependent retailers among the most trusted organisations
Independent local retailers are among the most trusted organisations, only beaten by the National Health Service (NHS), the police and schools, a report from research agency Shoppercentric has revealed.
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NewsBlakemore Wholesale opens eighth Bmorelocal store
The eighth store trading under Blakemore Wholesale’s premium Bmorelocal fascia has opened in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
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NewsOver-50s opportunity for food service retailers highlighted
Convenience store retailers could do well to nurture their over-50s customers because this age group will increase in number, become wealthier, more active and more experimental than previous generations, new research from The NPD Group suggests.
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NewsMore than 60% shopped in Aldi or Lidl in past three months
More than six in 10 shoppers visited either Aldi or Lidl in the past three months, according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel data.
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NewsEuroMillions draw expected to deliver "sales frenzy"
A staggering £136m is up for grabs in tomorrow’s [Friday] National Lottery EuroMillions draw, promising “a sales frenzy” at convenience stores, Camelot UK Lotteries, the licensed operator, has claimed.