All News articles – Page 207
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NewsNew Budgens concept scores well with shoppers
The new Budgens brand concept has been well-received by target customers, according to new research released by Musgrave.
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NewsMcColl’s Retail Group reports drop in like-for-like sales
Like-for-like sales at McColl’s Retail Group have fallen by 1.9% in the 26 weeks to 31 May 2015.
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NewsCrime-busting campaign seeks to grow illicit tobacco reports
Crimestoppers is seeking to boost illicit tobacco reporting with a new campaign focusing on the link between illegal cigarettes and organised crime.
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NewsSecurity of contactless cards in doubt as usage soars
The security of contactless payments has been called into question following an investigation which revealed that thieves could exploit the system to make expensive online purchases.
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NewsDon't forget to nominate staff for Sales Assistant of the Year
Time is running out for retailers put their top employees forward for the Sales Assistant of The Year 2015 awards.
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NewsACS issues advice on how to better serve disabled shoppers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched new guidance for retailers on how to meet the needs of disabled customers in store.
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NewsRenewed call for universal bag charge as usage jumps
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has renewed its call for small English businesses to be included in October’s carrier bag charging scheme.
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NewsFunding boost to help plump up British fruit market
Britain’s booming local food industry has been given a further boost following a government grant which will enable scientists to develop new varieties of weather-hardy fruits.
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NewsYouth smoking and drinking rate falls to new low
The number of young people who smoke, drink and take drugs has fallen to its lowest ever levels as retailers’ efforts to clamp down on underage sales and better education takes effect.
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NewsAlcohol wholesalers urged to prepare for registration scheme
HMRC has urged alcohol wholesalers to start preparing to apply for the new Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme.
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NewsJail time for gang of illicit tobacco smugglers
UK enforcement agency efforts to disrupt illicit tobacco sales are bearing fruit - with a string of high profile arrests and jail sentences issued in the past two weeks.
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NewsPayPoint enjoys "encouraging" Q1 as Collect+ volumes soar
Collect+ volumes increased by 22% year-on-year in the first quarter as PayPoint enjoyed an “encouraging start to the year”.
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NewsHIM predicts bank holiday boost for c-store shopping
The August bank holidays could provide a boost to c-stores’ sales, according to new research from HIM Research & Consulting.
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NewsLondis launches new retailer reward programme
Londis has launched a new retailer reward programme that doubles the standard discount on all fresh food purchases.
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NewsCo-operative Food kicks off major recruitment drive
The Co-operative Food is hoping to recruit 1,000 new employees as part of plans to better serve the growing number of top-up shoppers.
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NewsDiscount wholesaler Pricecheck joins Today's Group
Sheffield-based wholesaler Pricecheck has joined Today’s Group as part of its plans to double sales and staff over the next five years.
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NewsMusgrave md Peter Ridler to leave his post
Peter Ridler is to leave his post as managing director of Musgrave Retail Partners GB later this year - to be replaced by former Booker Direct managing director Mark Aylwin.
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NewsNational living wage could put 80,000 c-store jobs at risk
The introduction of a £7.20 national living wage next year could put over 24,000 stores and 80,000 jobs at risk, according to new research.
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NewsNew quality standard for electronic cigarettes
A new standard for the manufacture and labelling of electronic cigarettes has been published.
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NewsShoppers revert to buying habits of their grandparents
Less than half (48%) of today’s consumers now go shopping just once a week, as people revert to the buying habits of their grandparents, a new report reveals.