All News articles – Page 238
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NewsScottish independent retailers divided over referendum result
Independent retailers in Scotland are fiercely divided over the results of the referendum, but are united in their desire to capitalise on the recent upsurge in patriotism, early reactions indicate.
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NewsLandmark Wholesale announces 8.5% increase in sales
Landmark Wholesale has announced an 8.5% year-on-year increase in sales for August.
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NewsIllicit products account for 15% of Welsh tobacco sales
Illicit tobacco accounts for 15% of all tobacco sales in Wales, the first ever research project conducted across all 22 local authority areas has revealed.
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NewsBooker Group posts solid Q2 sales as Premier hits TV
Booker Group has racked up another quarter of positive sales growth with total sales up 0.1% in the 12 weeks to 12 September 2014.
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NewsE-cig usage amoung young people remains low
Electronic cigarette (e-cig) usage by young people remains low, despite a marginal increase in the number of 11-18 year olds who have tried them, a new study by ASH has revealed.
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NewsIndustries unite to call for fundamental rates reform
More than 100 organisations from a cross-section of industries have called on all political parties to commit to fundamental reform of the business rates system.
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NewsSpar distributor Blakemore targets UK's best stores
Spar’s largest UK distributor, Blakemore Trade Partners, is “continually and unashamedly” seeking to recruit the best stores in the country, managing director Jerry Marwood told delegates at this week’s annual Spar Retail Show.
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NewsLondis launches Super Six promotional campaign
Londis retailers are being given access to six products at “industry leading” prices each week as part of a new promotional drive.
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NewsGreggs sees sales rise in the third quarter of 2014
Bakery retailer Greggs has posted strong sales for the third quarter of the year in its interim management statement.
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NewsNisa launches own label gourmet sausages range
Nisa has launched a range of Heritage Gourmet sausages as it continues the roll out of its revamped own label offer.
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NewsSurvey highlights customer service shortfalls
More than half of retail employers feel that their staff lack customer handling skills, a new report by People 1st has revealed.
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NewsPost Office launches charity fund matching scheme
The Post Office has announced a new charity fund matching scheme for subpostmasters.
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NewsSpar retailers receive record 98.7% service levels
Spar’s service levels are currently running at a record 98.7%, while its five wholesalers are recording on average 97.5% deliveries on time.
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NewsBlakemore begins JV with petrol station operator HKS Retail
Blakemore Trade Partners has moved to strengthen its forecourt proposition with the launch of a joint venture with HKS Retail, a national operator of filling stations and convenience stores.
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NewsAppleby Westward growth strategy to focus on recruitment
Appleby Westward’s parent company BWG is set to invest £4m in the South West Spar distributor over the next two years as part of a major strategy for growth.
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NewsPaul Sohal and family move stores from Costcutter to Nisa
Derbyshire retailer Paul Sohal has moved from Costcutter to Nisa.
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A designer store…minimalist…chic…classy
…and this Essex outlet is selling nothing but electronic cigarettes.
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It's time to name and shame
I’ve had a third complaint about business ratings company Abbey Rowe…
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There's nothing more perishable than newspapers
Surely Menzies doesn’t need reminding that getting the product to the retailer on time is crucial…
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NewsOne Stop, South Shields
The support and discipline of a One Stop franchise proved to be an ideal platform for retail novices Sunil and Arun Malhotra.