All News articles – Page 212
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NewsBig tobacco makes legal stand against plain packaging
The UK’s big tobacco companies are attempting to derail the government’s plain packaging legislation by lodging formal legal challenges.
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NewsBlakemore Trade Partners rolls out contactless technology
Blakemore Trade Partners is rolling out contactless payment technology across its Spar store estate following a successful trial.
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NewsEast of England Co-op launches local sales drive
The East of England Co-op is hoping to enrich the UK’s local food industry with the launch of a new Sourced Locally Fortnight.
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News“Compelling” pricing structure to boost independents, says Wilson
Booker chief executive Charles Wilson has promised to deliver a “very compelling pricing structure” for symbol group retailers following the completion of its acquisition of Musgrave’s GB business.
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NewsVans: Get your motor running
Convenience Store spent a morning in Batleys’ Gillingham depot in Kent to find out which vans were favourites with local retailers
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NewsMusgrave chief: Booker deal “best outcome available”
Musgrave Group ceo Chris Martin has revealed that tough market conditions meant that the turnaround plan for the GB business was taking longer than expected, prompting the group to accept Booker’s acquisition proposal.
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NewsFacewatch successfully raises over £500,000 on Crowdcube
Facewatch, the online crime reporting platform, has successfully raised its targeted £500,000 on Crowdcube, the investment crowdfunding platform.
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NewsCigarette smuggling retail gang jailed for 11 years
Three men, including a shopkeeper, have been jailed for between three and five years each after being caught red-handed with more than three million illicit cigarettes.
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Make sure you know how and when it will end
Or you might just get stuck in that contract you no longer want…
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NewsScotfresh embarks on major food to go push
Scottish independent retail chain Dynamic Retail is to install kitchens in all of its Scotfresh-branded stores as part of a major push into the food-to-go market.
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NewsNisa Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
Brothers Anish and Jamie Keshwara are seeing the results of a dramatic extension of their 2,400sq ft family-owned Nisa store in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
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NewsBooker to acquire Londis and Budgens
Booker has agreed to purchase Musgrave GB, which includes the Londis and Budgens brands, for £40m. The acquisition is subject to approval by competition and market regulators.
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NewsNumber of convenience stores continues to swell
Multiple retailers are continuing their march into the convenience sector, but other store formats are holding their own, according to the latest figures from the 2015 Grocery Retail Structure.
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NewsBestway Group launches new retail club for smaller stores
The Bestway Group is launching Xtra Local Express - a new cash and carry-based retail club for smaller stores.
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NewsPayPoint defends position with open letter to retailers
PayPoint has written an open letter to retailers amid controversy surrounding its decision to reduce caps on commission.
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NewsWiltshire Police warn local businesses of fake money
Wiltshire Police are appealing for information after a number of incidents have been reported regarding the use of fake notes in the county.
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NewsToday's Group launches Plan for Profit app
Today’s Group has launched a new app to enable retailers to enjoy the benefits of its core ranging guide via smart phones and tablets, on the go.
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NewsMore work needed on evening meal baskets, says HIM
Although the top-up mission is in strong growth in the convenience sector, c-stores need to ensure they have the right ranges to suit local demand in order to capitalise.