All News articles – Page 295
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NewsLandmark Wholesale announces strong annual growth
Landmark Wholesale achieved sales growth of 10.5% in the year to April 30, 2013, the group has announced.
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NewsRetailers have "nothing to fear" from tobacco display ban
Convenience retailers have “nothing to fear” from the tobacco display ban although they need to start budgeting for a no tobacco environment, according to the chief executive of Ireland’s Convenience Store and Newsagent Association.
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NewsWest Country Spar operator Gillett's buys two new stores
West Country Spar operator Gillett’s has bought two new stores, including Chris Sharrinton’s award-winning shop in Helston, Cornwall.
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NewsDynamic duos
Considering joining forces with another to grow your business? Aidan Fortune speaks to retailers in business partnerships.
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NewsRetailers could face legal action for displaying lads' mags
Retailers could face legal action by staff and customers if they continue to display lads’ mags and other titles with pornographic front covers, a group of lawyers have warned.
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NewsPartnership approach urged for alcohol policy
A partnership approach to any future alcohol policy has been urged by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsBooker chief blames illicit trade for sluggish tobacco sales
The illicit tobacco trade is barring convenience store retailers from achieving the predicted £1bn boost to their sales following a display ban in large stores, Booker’s chief executive Charles Wilson has said.
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NewsWine: Lighten the load
By focusing on a mix of premium, lower alcohol variants and popular brands, retailers can shift their wine stock this summer
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Be aware, be very aware
Amit Patel emailed me to spread a warning about the so-called ‘Child Safety Awareness Campaign’…
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Rising to the chilled challenge
Khalil Khawaja has disputed Nisa Loco’s proposition that its package is designed for small stores…
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Keeping their fingers crossed
I had a conversation with Sameeia Ishaque whose father runs a shop in London’s St Johns Wood…
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Malcolm's Store: Working with suppliers
Paul Cheema demonstrates how he has worked with suppliers to boost sales at his award-winning Malcolm’s Store in Coventry.
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NewsMakro purchase to boost Premier estate, says Booker boss
Booker’s acquisition of Makro will help the group expand the Premier symbol group in regions where it has previously been under-represented.
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News2013 Product Survey
Our 2013 product survey shows that tobacco continues to fire on all cylinders in the convenience sector.
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NewsE-scaped scot-free
When I first reported on Red Electronic Cigarettes, I was hoping that it was just a duff batch…
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NewsRetailer fined for selling out-of-date food
A retailer from Spalding, Lincolnshire, has been fined more than £3,000 for selling out-of-date food following a prosecution by Lincolnshire Trading Standards.
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NewsC-stores urged to cash in on latest trends
C-store retailers have been urged to capitalise on growing demand for ready meals and smaller basket sizes, and the continual decline in out-of-town shopping.
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NewsShoppers remain happy with c-store service
Shoppers’ satisfaction with c-stores has grown in the past year, according to HIM’s 2013 Convenience Tracking Programme.
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NewsBargain Booze launches Bank Holiday advertising campaign
Bargain Booze has positioned itself as the ‘Proud Sponsor of Summer 2013’ in a new summer marketing campaign.