All News articles – Page 249
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NewsIndependent retailers kick off World Cup competitions
Independent retailers are kicking off World Cup-themed competitions, offering customers the chance to win hundreds of pounds-worth of prizes.
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NewsNew look for PASS identity cards unveiled
A new design for the (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) PASS 18 Plus Card has been unveiled.
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NewsJTI buys the E-Lites electronic cigarette brand
JTI has bought the well-known electronic cigarette brand E-Lites following the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Zandera Ltd.
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NewsBestway passes 4,000 affiliated store milestone
Bestway has passed the 4,000 affiliated stores milestone with 1,113 Best-one stores and 2,895 Xtra Local retail club members.
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NewsConvenience continues to power Sainsbury's sales
Sainsbury’s convenience business is continuing to lead sales in what has been a slow first quarter for the supermarket chain.
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NewsSTG launches guide to help stores prepare for display ban
The Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has launched a ‘Gantry Guardians Guide to Tobacco’ project to help small stores prepare themselves for the tobacco display ban in 10 months’ time.
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NewsChanging shopper habits help grow Henderson's turnover
The Henderson Group has posted a 3.6% year-on-year increase in turnover for 2013, rising to £642.8m.
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NewsPremier symbol group hits 3,000th store milestone
The Premier symbol group has hit 3,000 stores after independent retailer Peter Saleem opened a new Premier in the town of Blythe, Northumberland.
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NewsSupermarket sales down despite price cuts and promotions
Supermarkets’ heavy use of price cuts and promotions is failing to encourage consumers to buy and spend more, according to latest figures from Nielsen.
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NewsPremier celebrates 20 years with mega promotions
Premier is celebrating its 20th birthday with a host of promotional activity themed around the number 20, with prizes for both retailers and shoppers up for grabs.
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NewsRetailers set to score extra sales during the World Cup
Retailers could net a share of £1.3bn of extra sales if England manages to get through to the second round of the World Cup.
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NewsAppleby Westward appoints new managing director
South West Spar distributor Appleby Westward has announced the appointment of Mike Boardman as managing director.
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NewsSimply Fresh, Leamington Spa
Simply Fresh’s new store in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, is designed to be a shop for food lovers.
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NewsShop vacancy rates drop to four-year low
The UK’s shop vacancy rate continued to improve in May, dropping to its lowest level in four years, according to the Local Data Company.
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NewsGobbledygook
Several retailers have alerted me to what Jon Mercer from Blackburn summed up as bunkum…
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NewsCustomer Missions: Treats
Whether it’s chocolate, biscuits, or pastries, consumer demand for treats is stronger than ever. But it’s the merchandising that counts.