All News articles – Page 310
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NewsReport sets out proposals to help rural shops
Recommendations to the government about helping rural shops remain viable have been welcomed by the industry.
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NewsMeal deals: It's your deal
It’s time to take on the big boys when it comes to meal deals. Aidan Fortune looks at how small stores can develop the perfect meal deal.
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NewsNew powers will deal a blow to metal thieves
New powers to combat the growing problem of metal theft and lessen the disruption to businesses will soon come into force.
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NewsCroydon store pays price for alcohol training failure
A Croydon convenience store retailer who never conducted underaged sales training has paid the price after failing a test purchase.
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NewsHot beverages, Cakes & Biscuits: Kettle's on
A quick coffee (or tea) with a little treat at any time of day is most definitely in fashion…
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NewsCost of retail crime soars by 15.6% in 2012, says BRC
The cost of retail crime in the UK has increased by 15.6% over the past 12 months.
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NewsBargain Booze's £1m TV and radio campaign pays off
Bargain Booze has reaped the rewards of a £1m TV and radio advertising campaign after reporting a 9.5% rise in like-for-like sales during its key Christmas trading period.
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NewsMentoring in action
A retailer advisory panel has helped store owner Perry Pirapakaran give his store a major shake-up.
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NewsStrong festive sales help drive Nisa forward
Positive Christmas sales helped Nisa to achieve an overall increase of 0.7% for the 39 weeks between April and the end of December 2012.
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NewsBooker announces New Year sales growth
Booker has released an upbeat set of New Year figures with sales for the 16 weeks to January 4 up 3.1% on the same period last year.
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NewsSpar Walthamstow to launch alternatives to bacon jam
After the storm of publicity following its appearance on ITV1’s Jonathan Ross Show, the hit bacon jam is being joined by new variants.
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NewsCamelot outlines plan to revamp National Lottery
Camelot is to revamp the National Lottery, changing the cost of playing and the prize breakdown.
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Is it Hobson's choice?
An anonymous reader has a beef with Booker’s overall policy on price promotions…
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Ain't got no satisfaction
Oh-oh, last year, in a July issue and then again in September I recounted Nigel Dowdney’s saga with Santander…
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Is it the end of the road?
I had an email from Glyn Reece (Penny’s, Chester) who styles himself as my ‘Norven correspondent’…
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Bright light on Horizon
The tide is turning for sub-postmasters caught up in nightmares with their Horizon system.
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NewsElectronic cigarettes make TV advertising debut
Two of the leading electronic cigarettes (e-cig) companies are investing in their first advertising campaigns.
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NewsFall in retail property prices slowed in 2012
Retail property prices continued to slide in 2012, although the decline has slowed compared with the previous year.