All News articles – Page 185
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NewsRetail sector has highest crime rates, says official report
Convenience retailers and the wholesale sectors have higher crime rates than any other sector, according to figures released today as part of the Home Office’s Commercial Victimisation survey.
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NewsE-cig use should be encouraged, doctors claim
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) are “beneficial” to public health, and vapers should be encouraged to use them, a new report claims.
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NewsCostcutter launches new retailer support package
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has launched a new support package to help its 2,600 retailers drive sales and grow their businesses.
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NewsMotor Fuel Group signs supply deal with Booker for 300 stores
Forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group has signed a deal with Booker Retail Partners (BRP) to supply the majority of its stores and to introduce the Londis and Budgens brands to its network.
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NewsAsda changes promotional tactics following investigation
Asda has vowed to change the way it operates a number of its promotions, following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsACS makes case for planning system to support rural stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has called for an increase in the number of neighbourhood plans and urged the government to reconsider rules which stall the conversion of pubs into c-stores in order to support rural shops.
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NewsPayPoint launches Xbox digital vouchers
PayPoint retailers will now be able to offer their customers digital gaming vouchers, with the company announcing a new partnership with Xbox Live.
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NewsOpposition grows towards new electronic cigarette rules
With just weeks to go before the European Tobacco Products Directive (EUTPD) comes into force, retailers, vapers and interested parties are still registering their opposition to the new rules set to govern electronic cigarettes (e-cigs).
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NewsP&H chief operating officer Helen Buck resigns
Palmer & Harvey has accepted the resignation of chief operating officer Helen Buck, who has stepped down for personal reasons.
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NewsBooker to launch Smart Savings campaign
Booker has developed a Smart Savings campaign to enable retailers to save money across a range of different areas.
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NewsGuy Warner extends Budgens contract and opens new store
High-profile retailer Guy Warner has extended his contract with Budgens for another three years after opening a sixth store in the Cotswolds.
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NewsSouthern Co-op hits energy efficiency milestone
The Southern Co-operative has rolled out energy efficient LED lighting to its entire store estate.
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NewsSurvey reveals poor levels of underage sales training
New findings from the Responsible Tobacco Retailing programme have revealed low levels of underage sales training amongst convenience stores and newsagents.
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NewsScotmid Co-operative posts profit boost as turnover falls
Scotmid Co-operative has announced a 3.7% rise in annual trading profit to £5.7m, although turnover fell by 3.2% to £371m.
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NewsStores urged to maintain tobacco rrps as PMPs disappear
Retailers are being urged to stick to tobacco rrps once pricemarked packs (PMPs) start to disappear from 20 May.
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NewsSpar unites with Holland and Barrett for store trial
Spar is road-testing a new partnership with healthy food and lifestyle retailer Holland and Barrett.
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NewsRetailer sells Budgens store to Midcounties
Independent retailer Vic Grewal has sold his Budgens store in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, to the Midcounties Co-op, who outbid Sainsbury’s at the 11th hour.
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News70% of symbols enjoy double digit summer growth
Some 70% of symbol retailers experience a 10%-plus sales uplift during the summer, according to exclusive research by HIM Research & Consulting.
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NewsShoppers in the dark over tobacco laws
With less than one month before tobacco manufacturers are forced to stop making cigarettes and rolling tobacco in small packs, convenience store retailers and staff are being urged to communicate the changes to customers now, or risk losing sales.
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NewsNisa profit target shows turnaround is on track
Nisa is on course to meet its profit target this year after suffering a loss for the first time in its history in the prev…