All News articles – Page 313
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NewsPhilip Morris rebrands Bright Leaf
Philip Morris’ Marlboro Bright Leaf brand has been given a new year makeover.
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NewsRetailer awarded MBE for services to news delivery trade
A retailer has joined Olympians and pop stars on the Queen’s 2013 New Year Honours list.
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NewsLabour proposes 'Small Business Saturday'
Labour has called for a ‘Small Business Saturday’ initiative to be introduced to help independent retailers.
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NewsNewsagent robbery gang jailed
Five men have received a combined sentence of almost 40 years for a series of 13 robberies carried out at newsagents and convenience stores in London.
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NewsBlakemore employee wins corporate responsibility award
AF Blakemore’s head of corporate affairs has won a national corporate responsibility award.
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NewsSugro expands fascia offer for 2013
Wholesale group Sugro has unveiled a new badged retail scheme as part of an expanded fascia programme for 2013.
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NewsNew parking lottery to keep trade alive
Retailers in the Dorset town of Beaminster are hoping to keep trade alive with the launch of a new ‘parking lottery’.
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NewsCo-op opens 83rd new store this year
The Co-operative Food has opened its 83rd new store this year as it completes one of its largest acquisition and development programmes since the Somerfield acquisition in 2008.
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NewsTobacco packs could feature bigger health warnings
Pictorial Health Warnings could be increased to cover 75% of both the front and back of cigarette and rolling tobacco packets, under new draft EU proposals.
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NewsGreene King IPA to launch rugby promotion
Green King IPA is set to launch a new Six Nations promotion for rugby fans.
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NewsNpower launches online energy saving blog
Energy company npower has launched a new online blog to help small business owners cut energy usage and save on bills.
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NewsGroceryAid helpline open over Christmas
The GroceryAid welfare helpline will be available 24 hours a day throughout the Christmas period, the charity has confirmed.
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NewsBAT buys pioneering UK electronic cigarette company
British American Tobacco (BAT) has acquired one of the UK’s most innovative electronic cigarette companies, CN Creative Limited.
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NewsAnger over Sainsbury's browsing time on Dec 23
Retailers have expressed outrage over “exceptional measures” introduced by Sainsbury’s that will allow more time in store for its customers on Sunday December 23.
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NewsCommunity store stunned over tax bill
A community-run store is reeling after being pursued by HMRC for 20% of its profits.
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NewsRetailers' outlook bleak for 2013
Local retailers have become increasingly pessimistic about the year ahead, according to a new survey by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsUK's 300th community-owned shop opens
The UK’s community-owned shop network hit a milestone this week, as the 300th store opened its doors.
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NewsACS launches retail crime survey
Retailers have been urged to share their experiences of store crime over the past 12 months.
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NewsMobile shop delivers healthy sales
A rural retailer is hoping to make a million with the help of a new mobile arm to his convenience business.
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NewsCompetition Commission to rule on Booker/Makro deal by April
The Competition Commission (CC) will make a decision on Booker’s acquisition of Makro by April 24 2013.The £140m deal was referred to the CC by the Office of Fair Trading in November, and the Competition Commission will now decide whether the acquisition may result in a “substantial lessening of competition ...