All News articles – Page 245
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NewsKnight's Budgens of Henfield, West Sussex
David Knight explains how taking on a second store was the biggest challenge of his retailing career so far.
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NewsAustralian data reveals rise in youth smoking rates
The number of 12 to 17 year olds smoking cigarettes on a daily basis has risen since plain packaging was introduced in Australia, new government data has revealed.
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NewsTesco chief executive Philip Clarke to stand down
Tesco has announced that chief executive Philip Clarke is to quit the group on the back of “challenging” trading conditions.
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NewsBestway to acquire Co-op Group’s pharmacy business
Bestway has entered into an agreement to acquire The Co-operative Group’s 770-strong pharmacy chain for £620m.
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NewsAppleby Westward announces record service levels
Appleby Westward has achieved record service levels to retailers over the past 13 weeks, helped by the settled summer weather.
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NewsMajority of voters against plain tobacco packs, poll finds
Just over half of voters oppose the introduction of plain packaging, a new survey commissioned by think tank the Democracy Institute has found.
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NewsTaking a tough approach
JTI’s Jeremy Blackburn joins our panel of C-Store Champions to talk about the support available to prevent tobacco sales to under-18s.
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NewsFunding boost to protect communities from metal theft
The dramatic decline in scrap metal thefts looks set to continue now that the Home Office and Department for Transport have agreed to provide further funding for the National Metal Theft Taskforce.
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NewsNew depots will smooth supply transition, insists P&H
P&H is confident that Costcutter and Mace retailers will see “immediate and sustained improvements” in service.
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NewsNew sick pay rules leave retailers under the weather
A change to sick pay regulations has left large numbers of convenience store owners feeling off colour.
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NewsOne Stop trials new markdown printer with franchisees
One Stop is trialling a new markdown printer with two of its franchise stores in a bid to save retailers time.
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NewsRetailers plagued by tobacco break-ins and thefts
Nearly a quarter of retailers have had tobacco products stolen from their stores in last twelve months.
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NewsACS warns select committee about out-of-town dangers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned that high streets are still in jeopardy from out-of-town developments.
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NewsMcColl's launches Plus loyalty card scheme for customers
McColl’s Retail Group has launched a loyalty card scheme for its customers.
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NewsNew study to highlight value of the wholesale channel
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has commissioned a study into the contribution made by the independent supply chain to the UK economy.
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NewsTime is running out for retailers to oppose plain packs
Retailers opposed to the government’s plain packaging plans have less than three weeks in which to respond to its final short consultation.
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NewsSmall business compliance costs continue to rise
The average small business’ annual compliance bill has soared by £713 above inflation, new research from the Forum of Private Business (FPB) reveals.
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News60% of branded spirits sold on promotion, says market report
Almost 60% of branded spirits are sold at a promoted price across off trade, according to the latest market report by William Grant & Sons UK - formerly known as First Drinks.
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NewsOne Stop rebrands delivery fleet to promote franchise
One Stop is rebranding its entire fleet of delivery vehicles in a bid to increase brand awareness among retailers and consumers.