All News articles – Page 200
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NewsMcColl's Retail Group to sell off 100 newsagent sites
McColl’s Retail Group is to sell off 100 newsagent shops as part of its ongoing strategy to evolve into a convenience-led business
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NewsBooker grows sales despite dip in tobacco
Booker’s tobacco sales are down 3.7% according to the group’s interim results, which cover the 24 weeks ending 11 September.
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NewsRetailers advised to sell safe Halloween costumes
Retailers are being warned to stick to reputable sources of supply when buying children’s fancy dress costumes to add to their Halloween ranges.
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News40,000 pumpkins sent to Budgens and Londis stores
More than 40,000 pumpkins are heading to Budgens and Londis stores to meet shoppers’ growing demand for different varieties and sizes.
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NewsVast haul of fake tobacco seized at illegal factory
A factory churning out hundreds of thousands of pounds of counterfeit branded tobacco has been closed down following a raid by Croydon council trading standards, police and Imperial Tobacco.
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NewsMPs raise Sunday trading concerns in Parliament
A cross-section of MPs have raised concerns in Parliament about the government’s plans to devolve decisions on Sunday trading to local authorities.
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NewsTesco sells mothballed supermarket sites in £250m deal
Tesco has agreed to sell 14 mothballed supermarket sites to a property firm in a £250m deal.
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NewsBestway Wholesale to adopt Apple Pay in depot
Bestway Wholesale has announced it is introducing Apple Pay in its Abbey Road depot from October 14.
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NewsCo-op Food launches ‘Local Shop of horrors' campaign
The Co-operative Food has today launched its ‘Local Shop of Horrors’ campaign to inspire customers this Halloween.
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NewsMPs criticise government over National Living Wage
Opposition MPs have spoken out against the government’s approach to introducing the National Living Wage.
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NewsStores warned about new fireworks regulations
Retailers are reminded to heed new regulations surrounding the sale of fireworks this Halloween and Bonfire season.
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NewsSpar launches new digital strategy and mobile-first site
Spar has launched a new digital strategy to help it better target shoppers - and in particular the millennial generation.
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NewsIndependent wholesalers outline growth plans
Independent wholesalers revealed their ambitious growth plans at last week’s IGD Wholesale 2015 conference in London.
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NewsAmazon expands one hour slots ahead of Fresh launch
Amazon has announced a rapid expansion of its one-hour delivery service in London as it gears up for the full launch of its Amazon Fresh offer early next year.
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NewsCostcutter launches Local Pride charity initiative
Costcutter Supermarkets Group is launching a new initiative to help its Costcutter, Kwiksave and Mace retailers support their local charities.
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NewsTell us what you think of Convenience Store
Convenience Store is seeking your views on our service to you, both online and in print
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NewsAppleby Westward store recruitment at five-year high
South West Spar distributor Appleby Westward has announced its highest store recruitment figures on over five years.
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NewsBooker confirms commitment to four retail brands
Booker has confirmed its commitment to serving four retail formats following the successful acquisition of Musgrave’s GB operation.
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NewsRetailer referred to Crown Court for tougher sentencing
A retailer caught selling illicit tobacco for the second time in 12 months has had his case referred from his local magistrates court to Peterborough Crown Court which has a wider range of sentencing powers.
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NewsConviviality completes Matthew Clark purchase
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality has completed its purchase of national on-trade wholesaler Matthew Clark