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NewsSymbol own brands lagging behind supermarkets
Purchasing of own label is growing across the grocery industry, but shoppers remain unconvinced about it in the symbol group sector, according to new research from HIM.
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NewsSampling: Take a bite
There’s a lot more to product sampling than meets the eye. Here’s a checklist of the ingredients you need to ensure the taste of success.
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NewsTurnover up but profits down for Bestway Wholesale
The Bestway Group has posted a 5.7% increase in turnover for its wholesale arm for the year to June 30, 2012.
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NewsSouthern Co-op: Friend of the earth
Every inch of The Southern Co-op’s new Chobham store has been designed with energy saving in mind.
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NewsRural indies left out as supplier sales visits dry up
Independent retailers in rural parts say they feel abandoned by many of the UK’s key suppliers, as sales calls and support dry up.
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NewsPost Office Horizon campaigners claim breakthrough
Campaigners fighting for the victims of the Post Office’s allegedly malfunctioning Horizon accounting system are claiming a breakthrough.
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NewsStores ready to meet cold weather challenge
Retailers across the UK are putting their bad weather contingency plans into practice as a prolonged cold snap settles in.
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NewsTown centre first policy proposed for Northern Ireland
A new planning policy has been proposed by Northern Ireland environment minster Alex Attwood in an effort to protect city and town centres.
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NewsMet Police could set up shop in London shops
Retailers in London may experience an increased police presence thanks to a new plan that could see stations set up in stores.
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NewsSummit 2013 to celebrate strengths of sector
Ways to maximise the natural advantages of the local convenience sector will be under the spotlight at the 2013 ACS Summit in April.
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NewsBreakfast: Wake-up call
Cash-strapped shoppers are cutting back by breakfasting at home more often. C-Store looks at how to tap into the modern breakfast club
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NewsConsumers urged to shop in convenience to cut food waste
Consumers are being urged to shop ‘little and often’ in their local shop in order to help reduce the seven million tonnes of food being thrown away annually in Britain.
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NewsFury over car parking charge profits increase
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has criticised local authorities for exploiting motorists at the expense of saving the high street following the release of car parking charges revenue figures.
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NewsHampshire convenience store destroyed by fire
A fire believed to have started in a freezer on a busy Saturday afternoon has gutted a Co-op store in Hampshire.
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NewsHealthy eating: Slim pickings
The national desire to lead year round healthier lifestyles is in sharper focus during January…
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NewsScottish community-owned shops get extra support
Community-owned shops in some of the most remote parts of Scotland are to receive extra support.
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NewsGovernment proposals could curb pub conversion trend
New government proposals could indirectly curb the trend of disused pubs being converted into convenience stores by the multiples.
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NewsACS and Crimestoppers extend crime-busting partnership
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has renewed its partnership with Crimestoppers as it continues its fight against retail crime.
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NewsTesco plans approved despite flooding concerns
A controversial proposal for a new Tesco Express in a Suffolk seaside town has been approved by local councilors, despite recommendations to reject it because of flooding concerns.