All News articles – Page 193
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NewsSpar forecourt store completes major expansion
A Spar forecourt near Bristol has completed a major £300,000 expansion project following a co-investment scheme between owner Justin Taylor and suppliers Appleby Westward.
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NewsCostcutter trials proximity SMS marketing scheme
Costcutter Supermarkets Group is trialling a pilot proximity marketing scheme in York and the West Midlands.
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NewsIndustry leaders saddle up for cycling challenge
Some of the convenience sector’s leading lights are joining forces once again as part of a gruelling 440km charity cycle challenge across the island of Sri Lanka.
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NewsPlastic bags now fourth most frequently stolen item
Plastic and reusable carrier bags are now the fourth most frequently stolen item, as shoplifters cost retailers a massive £800m per year.
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NewsNisa appoints former Amazon exec as head of IT operations
Nisa has announced the appointment of former Amazon executive, Steven Cook as its new head of IT operations.
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NewsCo-op widens distribution to help flood-hit suppliers
The Co-operative Group has waded in to support one of its flood-hit local suppliers, artisan sausage-maker Porcus, by widening distribution of its products.
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NewsDiageo reveals full nutritional information on all brands
Diageo has increased the nutrition, calorie and alcohol content information available for all its brands.
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NewsScotmid Co-operative launches mobile app
Scotmid Co-operative has announced a new smart phone application to provide special offers and benefits to members will be available later this month.
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NewsToday’s Group md Bill Laird passes away
Bill Laird, managing director of wholesale buying and marketing organisation the Today’s Group, passed away on Saturday after a long illness.
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NewsNisa Retail enjoys strong Christmas sales
Nisa has reported a strong Christmas trading period and improved trading margin.
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NewsSugar tax to be imposed in hospital shops and cafés
A sugar tax is to be imposed in hospital shops, cafés and vending machines across England.
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Although not ideal, a compromise was reached
Why do councils’ petty persons of power always seem to use a hammer to crack a walnut?…
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NewsJT completes acquisition of Natural American Spirit
Japan Tobacco (JT) has completed its acquisition of the Natural American Spirit Business outside of the United States.
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NewsMcColl's reports solid Christmas trading performance
McColl’s Retail Group has announced a solid Christmas trading period, with like-for-likes dipping 0.7% but total sales up 3.3% on the back of its ongoing c-store expansion programme.
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NewsBooker Q3 like-for-like sales dip 3.1% in "challenging market"
The Booker Group has announced a 3.1% decline in third quarter like-for-like sales, although Budgens and Londis are “settling in well”.
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NewsBestway Wholesale reports drop in annual turnover
Bestway Wholesale has announced a drop in annual turnover from £2.37bn to £2.27bn for the financial year ending June 30, while pre-tax profits fell from £49.2m to £44.6m.
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NewsYorkshire Tea named UK's seventh top brand
Yorkshire Tea has been revealed as the UK’s seventh top brand, beating Apple, Waitrose and YouTube.
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NewsDairy waste to help fuel Sainsbury's stores
A number of Sainsbury’s stores will soon be powered by gas from cheese and dairy waste thanks to a unique new partnership with cheese producer Wyke Farms.
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NewsTarget time-saving meals, says research
Customers are seeking quick and easy meal time solutions from their local c-stores, according to research from HIM Research & Consulting.
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NewsSupermarket sales up 8% over Christmas week
UK Supermarkets experienced an 8% increase in year-on-year consumer spend during the week ending Boxing Day, according to new data from Nielsen.