All News articles – Page 284
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NewsBritish food & drink: National pride
There’s a wealth of British talent out there that can help give your store the winning edge.
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NewsContactless payments see a five-fold growth
The contactless payment revolution continues to grow as monthly payments reached £45.2m in June of this year, a five-fold year-on-year increase on the previous year.
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NewsOver half of indies own their stores, reveals survey
A survey has revealed that 57% of independent retailers own their stores, compared with just 25% who rent, with the remainder in more complex structures.
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NewsMinister seeks to end damaging parking practices
New planning guidance will seek to end “draconian” parking policies which harm high street trade
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NewsFrontline revisited
A number of c-stores have taken on the multiples when they moved in on their patch. But have they sustained the fight? Robin Mannering reports.
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NewsHealth Lottery sees opportunity in National Lottery price rise
The increase in the National Lottery ticket price represents an opportunity for retailers to highlight cheaper alternatives.
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NewsTechnology: Smart thinking
C-Store takes a look at the technology driving today’s convenience stores.
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NewsTechnology: Get the message across
Engagement is what independent retailers do best, and what the multiples just can’t match…
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NewsTechnology: Bright sparks
Energy bills are one of a retailer’s biggest outgoings, and costs only look like heading upwards for the foreseeable future…
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NewsTechnology: Push the button
Web-based ordering systems are seen by many as the future of the industry, enabling retailers to slash waste, better manage stock and boost profits.
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NewsImperial Tobacco scales back reps' visits to small stores
Imperial Tobacco is cutting back by replacing visits with phone calls at some stores
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NewsSurvey highlights value of pricemarked packs
Pricemarked packs continue to play a vital role in driving sales a new study shows.
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NewsShop vacancy rates remain stable in July
Shop vacancy rates have remained stable for the sixth month in a row.
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NewsOFT clears Costcutter and Palmer & Harvey deal
The OFT has cleared the merger of 800 Mace, Your Store and Supershop stores into Costcutter
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NewsPlain packs to cost more than 3,500 retail jobs
Thousands of jobs in the retail industry will be jeopardy if plain packaging of tobacco products were to be introduced, a new report claims.
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NewsSSE to stop cold calling business customers
Energy supplier SSE is to stop cold calling business customers.
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NewsHMRC launches consultation on alcohol wholesaler registration
Registration for alcohol wholesalers has taken another step forward with a consultation on proposals to tackle the illicit trade.
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NewsConvenience stores enjoy sizzling summer sales
Convenience stores are winning the hearts and wallets of UK shoppers, with visitor numbers having soared in line with the temperature.