All News articles – Page 244
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NewsLogistical hurdles hamper Glasgow Games success
While stores across Scotland are reporting winning sales as the Commonwealth Games reach their mid point and warm weather continues to reign, those situated near key venues are reporting arduous trading conditions.
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NewsTesco no longer has fear factor for independents
Tesco is a spent force which has failed to adapt to changing shopper trends and engage with communities across the UK, according to independent retailers.
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NewsCo-operative launches new customer feedback technology
The Co-operative Group has unveiled new technology to gain customer feedback while they are shopping.
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NewsCostcutter retailers near the end of their patience
As the fallout from the switch to the new Costcutter buy and supply system continues, members are becoming increasingly impatient with the ongoing issues, despite signs of improvement in recent weeks.
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NewsCouncils call for new levy on large supermarkets
A group of 20 English councils have petitioned the government for new powers to tax large supermarkets.
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Riding to the rescue
In the last issue we reported Rohit Patel’s shock-horror tale about ratings cowboys……
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It's in the terms and conditions
Suppliers seldom refuse customers although it does happen and it isn’t illegal……
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NewsConviviality Retail launches BB's Warehouse store concept
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has launched BB’s Warehouse, a new retail brand and store concept.
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NewsRegulatory Policy Committee raises plain pack concerns
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has raised a number of concerns about the UK government’s Impact Assessment on plain packaging
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NewsWales moves closer to minimum unit pricing for alcohol
Minimum unit pricing in Wales has moved a step closer after an independent expert panel recommended introducing the measure to address alcohol-related harm.
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NewsGroceryAid spends £3.7m on industry welfare support
Industry charity GroceryAid has spent more than £3.7m on welfare support over the past 12 months.
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NewsParcel services deliver first quarter growth for PayPoint
Parcel delivery transactions have driven growth for PayPoint over the first quarter of the year.
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NewsIllicit tobacco campaign launched across West Yorkshire and York
A new campaign to combat illicit tobacco has launched across West Yorkshire and York as new figures reveal that 17% of smokers in the region routinely buy it.
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NewsAlcohol seller amendment withdrawn during Lords debate
A proposed amendment to the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill offering extra protection to staff assaulted whilst selling alcohol has been denied.
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NewsNisa hits new peak for on-time deliveries
Nisa is claiming a new record high for on-time deliveries, achieving a level above 96% during the summer peak period.
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NewsMcColl's announces first half sales growth of 3.6%
McColl’s Retail Group has posted a 3.6% increase in total sales for the 26 weeks to 25 May 2014.
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NewsBudgens to expand Discover the Taste range to over 120 lines
Budgens is set to introduce 60 new lines to its premium own brand range Discover the Taste, taking the total number of lines to over 120.
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NewsTaking on City Hall
A frequent communicator to this column, Subhash Varambhia (Snutch News, Leicester), is more than any old newsagent…