All News articles – Page 261
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NewsCo-op outlines plans to double its convenience store estate
The Co-operative Food has outlined ambitious plans to double the number of its convenience stores in a bid to become the best player in the market.
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NewsSpar Parkfoot named Convenience Retailer of the Year
Spar Parkfoot from West Malling, Kent, was crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year 2014 at the Convenience Retail Awards last night (6 March).
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NewsExcellence in Impulse Award
Brookfield Frenchgate, Doncasterl-r: Nisa marketing director Ian Bishop, format & development director Raj Krishan and Britvic senior shopper marketing manager Kenny ChisholmRunners-up: Spar Binnian Fresh Foods, Kilkeel; Spar Lagan Valley, County Antrim
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NewsBest Customer Service
Eurospar Cullybackey, BallymenaManager Laura McLean with Bestway symbol group director James HallRunners-up: Fraser’s Budgens of Yarnton, Oxfordshire; Spar Binnian Fresh Foods, Kilkeel
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NewsBest New Store
Malcolm’s Kwiksave, Chelmsley Wood, Birminghaml-r: Owners Paul and Pinda Cheema with DMG Media client services manager Graham McDougallRunners-up: Simply Fresh Thames Ditton, Surrey; Spar Whites of Calver, Derbyshire
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NewsProduct of the year
Coca-Cola Enterprises’ Share a Coke 500ml PET bottleCoca-Cola Enterprises external communications manager Dave Turner (l) with Bestway symbol group director James Hall
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NewsSales decline fails to dampen retailers' optimism
Independent retailers remain staunchly optimistic about their business prospects in 2014, despite many reporting a recent fall in sales.
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NewsNews UK offers The Sun and The Times displays for stores
News UK is offering independent retailers Sun and Times internal and external displays for their stores.
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NewsConsultation on new e-cig advertising rules launched
A public consultation on plans for new rules governing the advertising of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) has been launched
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NewsRetail apprenticeships to be enhanced by 'trailblazer' plans
Government plans to transform the apprenticeship system are continuing apace with the creation of 29 new ‘trailblazer’ groups including one in retail
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NewsEnergy firms told to return millions from closed accounts
Energy suppliers are being urged to pay back money that they are keeping in closed business accounts.
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NewsHome Office survey shows impact of crime in retail sector
The retail and wholesale sector experienced more crime last year than any other, a Home Office report has revealed.
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NewsRetailers at risk following illicit alcohol crackdown
Thousands of litres of illicit alcohol and kilos of tobacco have been netted from London stores in a further series of raids last week.
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NewsMPs call for fundamental reform of business rates
An influential group of MPs has called for a wholesale review of business rates to examine whether retail taxes should be based on sales rather than property value.
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NewsMusgrave GB appoints new trading director and sales team
Musgrave GB has appointed a new trading director for Budgens and Londis in a management shake-up.
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NewsFood Force Ireland steps up fight against Nisa plans
Food Force Ireland (FFI) is stepping up its fight against Nisa’s plans to launch an office in Northern Ireland.
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NewsBRC launches new guidelines to protect shopworkers
New guidelines to help protect shopworkers from violence have been launched.
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NewsLondis sales director Scott Wharton to quit his role
Londis sales director Scott Wharton is to leave Musgrave after seven years….