All News articles – Page 146
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NewsLeading suppliers back Sales Assistant of the Year
Some of the biggest suppliers to the convenience market are supporting Sales Assistant of the Year 2017.
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NewsJames Retail Group embraces digital learning for 600 staff
The James Retail Group has embraced digital learning with news that more than 600 of its staff at its 74 stores will look to boost their skills in a dozen key areas of business.
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NewsC-stores could face shake-up of employment rights
A UK government-commissioned review of modern working practices has recommended a shakeup of remuneration and employment rights in traditionally low-paid sectors, including retail.
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NewsRetailers resigned to multiple-led consolidation
Much of the independent convenience store sector is resigned to multiple-led consolidation in the wake of the proposed Tesco/Booker deal and Sainsbury’s interest in Nisa.
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NewsNew M&S Simply Food stores performing 'above expectations'
Mark and Spencer has announced a 4.5% increase in first quarter food sales and a 0.1% dip in like for likes, with new Simply Food stores performing “ahead of expectations”.
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NewsToday's Group uses eye tracking to create the perfect depot
The Today’s Group is employing eye-tracking technology to help create the optimum depot layout for its cash and carries
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NewsMRH, Spar and Greggs partner on revamped Plymouth site
Spar distributor Appleby Westward has collaborated with service station operator MRH and Greggs in the renovation of the Landmark petrol station and forecourt site at Forder Valley, Plymouth.
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NewsACS urges government to mitigate impact of wage costs
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the government to do more to help with the rising cost of employment.
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NewsOne Stop unveils major upgrade to own label portfolio
One Stop has unveiled a major revamp of its own label range, featuring improved product quality, a wider choice of lines and a stronger value proposition across the portfolio.
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NewsCo-op urges industry support to tackle water poverty
Co-operative Group’s chief executive Steve Murrells has appealed for wider industry action across the globe to join the mutual in its fight against water poverty.
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NewsSubway reveals ambitious expansion plans
Subway, whose concessions are in hundreds of UK and Ireland convenience stores, has revealed plans to add another 500 stores by 2020.
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NewsRetailers warned over unregistered alcohol suppliers
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has urged retailers to check their alcohol suppliers’ Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS) numbers because dodgy suppliers are still trying to trick convenience store operators.
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NewsBooker reports 4.2% rise in first quarter like-for-like sales
Booker Group has reported group sales up 4% year on year and like for likes up 4.2% in its first-quarter trading update.
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NewsNFRN endorses Zapper loyalty app to membership
Mobile payment and loyalty app Zapper has signed a new partnership with the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN)
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NewsOne in five coffee on-the-go drinkers buy from c-stores
Convenience stores are destinations for nearly one in five consumers who buy coffee on the go, according to new research.
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NewsC-stores pass 82.5% of alcohol ID check tests
Convenience store retailers passed 82.5% of alcohol ID check tests in 2016, down slightly on the previous year’s figure, but they improved their tobacco test pass rate, according to Serve Legal.
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NewsNisa exceeds profit target with £8.6m EBITDA
The Nisa board is claiming to have exceeded its profit target for the year in the full-year results, released today.
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NewsDeposit Return Scheme would cost Scottish stores £40m-plus
Scottish retailers would face start-up costs of at least £40.7m if a Deposit Return Scheme is introduced, new figures from Zero Waste Scotland reveal.
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NewsConsumer confidence drops by five points in June
A long-running index measuring consumer confidence dropped by five points in June to -10, reflecting negative sentiments about personal finances and the wider economy.
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NewsCostcutter launches "biggest ever" consumer campaign
Costcutter has launched its “biggest ever” consumer campaign to help boost retailers’ sales throughout the summer season.