All News articles – Page 169
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NewsStudents bag extra discount at Co-operative Food
Students shopping at Co-operative food stores - who are also Co-op members - will receive a further 5% reward when purchasing own-branded products and services, in addition to the 10% discount available for NUS extra cardholders.
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The bank makes a rule and charges you a fee...
…to cover its back in case the bank breaks the rule…
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For sale - since last October
Going into business is tough…sometimes it’s just as tough selling up…
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News25% of young shoppers consult social media before purchasing
New research has found that 25% of millennial shoppers are using social media to help them to make decisions on purchases.
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NewsTesco announces first half UK sales growth
Tesco has announced a 0.6% increase in like-for-like first half UK sales as its turnaround continues.
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NewsFamily Shopper, Ashton-under-Lyne
This year Mos Patel undertook an ambitious refit of his 1,200sq ft Premier store in Ashton-under- Lyne, nearly doubling its size to 2,000sq ft and switching to the Family Shopper fascia.
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NewsStores in the dark over e-cigarette promotion laws
Large numbers of retailers are leaving themselves open to prosecution for promoting their electronic cigarette (e-cig) ranges on social media.
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NewsRetailer takes on National Grid over lost trade
A Londis retailer in Essex is seeking compensation from the National Grid over major gas works which he estimates will cost him nearly £15,000 in lost sales and has forced him to invest in marketing material to stem the decline in footfall.
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NewsTesco reduces plastic bag usage by 1.5 billion
More than 1.5 billion single-use carrier bags have been saved by Tesco customers since the introduction of the government’s 5p bag levy a year ago.
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NewsInvestment levels widen among convenience retailers
Investment levels among multiple and independent convenience retailers are widening, according to the Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) investment tracker.
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NewsConvenience Retail Awards 2017: Enter now
It’s here again! Time to appraise your business and get your store looking at its best for the judges as entries are open for the 2017 Convenience Retail Awards.
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NewsConviviality Retail franchisees receive reward shares
Conviviality Retail franchisees have received the first tranche of shares as part of the group’s franchisee incentive plan (FIP).
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NewsBasingstoke retailer celebrates 40 years of trading
The family-owned Jaybee’s Convenience Store in Basingstoke celebrated 40 years of trading in its local community this month (September 17), by fundraising for a local hospice.new
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NewsSweet treats targeted by new sugar reduction plan
Manufacturers of confectionery, cereal, bread, cake and biscuits have been tasked with slashing the sugar content in their products by 20% in the next four years, following the official launch of the government’s new reduction and reformulation programme.
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NewsNisa appoints Peter Hartley as new chairman
Nisa has appointed Peter Hartley as its new chairman following the resignation of Christopher Baker on 2 September.
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NewsPayPoint One rolls out to convenience sector
PayPoint has announced the official launch of its new PayPoint One platform, offering retailers its traditional terminal services along with an integrated Epos system and payment capability all in one.
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NewsScotmid Co-operative announces steady half year trading
Scotmid Co-operative has announced trading profits of £2m in its half year trading results amid what it describes as a challenging Scottish retail market.
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NewsNew look Costcutter university store doubles in size
A Costcutter store onsite at the University of Birmingham has undergone a six-figure expansion and refurbishment to enhance its offering.
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News90% of English shoppers bring own bags to supermarkets
Around 90% of people in England now take their own bags with them when food shopping as a result of the 5p plastic carrier bag charge, new research has revealed.
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NewsBusiness rates to fall in most regions in England and Wales
Retailers in most regions in England and Wales will see a decrease in their business rates bills under the revaluation of business rates, according to headline figures published by the government.