All News articles – Page 242
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NewsPilot scheme helps stores combat underage sales
Ground-breaking test purchasing pilot from JTI helps retailers reduce youth access to age-restricted products.
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NewsStores see sales growth as hot weather continues
Stores across the county are basking in the warm glow of bigger baskets and plump profits.
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NewsKeeping it local
Offering local products is something that the big multiples can’t do as well as independents. Here’s how four retailers make it a selling point.
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NewsPlans to limit riot relief compensation opposed by ACS
The ACS has opposed plans to amend the Riot Damages Act which would limit the amount of compensation that could be paid out.
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NewsThe 2014 Sales Assistant entry deadline is looming
Time is running out for retailers to enter their staff into the 35th Sales Assistant of the Year Awards which close on 22 August.
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NewsSpar South Africa makes JV investment in UK and Ireland
Spar South Africa has made a significant investment in BWG, owner of UK Spar South West distributor Appleby Westward.
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NewsJulian and Jackie Taylor Green switch from Londis to Spar
Independent retailers Julian and Jackie Taylor Green are preparing to re-launch their Hampshire convenience store as a Spar.
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NewsOne Stop claims 40% turnover rise at franchise stores
One Stop is claiming that its franchise stores have increased their turnover by an average of 40%.
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NewsMPs call for health warnings on alcohol labels
A group of MPs has called for cigarette-style health warnings to appear on alcohol labels in a bid to curb problem drinking.
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NewsMotor Fuel Group to acquire Murco Petroleum retail assets
Motor Fuel Group has agreed to buy Murco Petroleum’s 228 UK forecourt sites.
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NewsRetailers benefit from Servertab tobacco unit tie-in
Retailers are reaping the benefits of new overhead tobacco unitsfollowing a tie-in with the supplier and a number of symbol groups.
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NewsNew pop up shop helps Co-op maintain essential service
The Co-operative has launched a new fully branded ‘pop up’ shop to help it’s stores maintain service and sales during its refurbishment programme.
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NewsSpar targets younger shoppers with text promotion
Spar has launched its first-ever major mobile marketing drive in an effort to engage more with younger shoppers.
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NewsThousands oppose plain packs as consultation closes
Thousands of independent retailers have responded to the government’s final short plain packaging consultation which closes at 11.45am today.