All News articles – Page 198
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NewsIndependent retailer opens new concept store in Surrey
Trading at independent retailer David Worsfold’s innovative store in Cobham, Surrey, has commenced following the successful completion of a long and ambitious build.
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NewsNI retailer in administration due to rates rise and out-of-town site
A high-profile independent retailer in Northern Ireland has blamed a new out-of-town superstore and a recent rate rise for his two stores entering administration.
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NewsLidl signals expansion plans with first new concept store
Lidl has opened its first new concept store as part of a £1.5bn expansion plan over the next three years.
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NewsBudgens adds Black Farmer roast-in-the-bag pork
Budgens has added a new roast-in-the-bag pork to its ready to cook range.
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NewsJennifer Kerr wins Sales Assistant of the Year 2015
Jennifer Kerr, from Spar Saintfield Road in Lisburn, has won the 2015 Sales Assistant of the Year awards - the prestigious national competition organised by Convenience Store magazine.
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NewsSainsbury's posts 17.9% decline in first half profits
Sainsbury’s has announced a 17.9% drop in first half profits and a dip in like-for-like sales, although its convenience store business recorded double digit sales growth.
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NewsSunday trading plans face major political challenge
The government’s plans to devolve Sunday trading powers to local authorities have suffered a major setback following opposition from the Scottish National Party.
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NewsNew Nisa bank facility to give suppliers "confidence"
Nisa Retail has secured an increased and extended banking facility with Barclays on the back of improved trading during the current financial year.
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NewsSubway and Euro Garages hit 100th store milestone
Subway and Euro Garages have opened their 100th integrated store - at Holtspur Service Station in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
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NewsDeadline approaches to enter Convenience Retail Awards
Retailers have until Friday 20 November to enter the prestigious Convenience Retail Awards.
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NewsChancellor urged to axe Sunday trading plans
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the Chancellor to shelve plans to change Sunday trading rules and take action on business rates and employment costs.
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NewsDhamecha opens first depot outside London
Dhamecha Cash and Carry has opened its first depot outside London - in Leicester.
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NewsSales at Morrisons take another tumble
Sales at Morrisons have dipped again, with total sales excluding fuel down 2.0% and like-for-likes down 2.6% in the 13 weeks to 1 November.
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NewsCo-op connects shoppers with Fairtrade communities
The Co-operative Food has launched an online platform to enable shoppers to interact directly with Fairtrade producers across the world.
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NewsSpar retailer unites with Waitrose for charity drive
Retailer Susan Connolly’s Christmas charity event has been given a boost by an unlikely source, the local Waitrose store.
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NewsStores warned to guard against fake banknotes
The Bank of England is warning retailers to take extra care to guard against worthless counterfeit banknotes this festive season.
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NewsSales Assistant of the Year 2015: Meet the finalists
Meet this year’s contenders for the title Sales Assistant of the Year 2015. Our fab five show just how valuable super sales staff can be.
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NewsMy Local managers to play key role in shaping brand
As My Local recovers from a first-week stock crisis, store managers are now being trusted with the autonomy to make key ranging decisions and drive forward the chain’s community philosophy.
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NewsHalloween: Fright night helps lift community spirits
Independent retailers are increasingly harnessing the power of seasonal events such as Halloween to engage with their local communities.
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NewsSales Assistant of the Year category winners revealed
The five contenders hoping to claim the coveted title of Sales Assistant of the Year 2015 have been revealed.