All News articles – Page 331
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NewsPost Office changes
Neil Ennis talks exclusively to C-Store about the Network Transformation Programme and what the Post Office has learned from the pilot scheme.
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NewsSmall stores can fend for themselves, says energy minister
Energy secretary Edward Davey has sparked outrage among small store owners after stating that they did not need the same levels of protection from the big energy companys’ bull-boy tactics as consumers.
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NewsSecond phase of Portas Pilots scheme unveiled
The government has unveiled the 15 towns chosen for the second phase of the Portas Pilots scheme as part of a multi-million pound programme.
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NewsGrants awarded to tackle anti-social behaviour
Ten UK communities have been awarded £10,000 each to help reduce problem drinking and anti-social behaviour.
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NewsEuroMillions draw expected to drive massive demand
National Lottery retailers have been reminded to be ready for this Friday’s EuroMillions draw.
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NewsPlain packs will not prevent youth smoking, public says
The vast majority of UK people do not believe that plain packaging will stop children from smoking, a new Populus poll has revealed.
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NewsNew Visa card to revolutionise age verification
A new dual function proof of age and pre-paid Visa card is promising to make age verification far simpler for convenience store retailers.
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NewsWelsh council in secret negotiations with Tesco
A Welsh council is secretly manoeuvring to sell land to Tesco for the development of a 28,000sq ft supermarket, in a case that raises serious questions about the transparency of local planning policy.
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NewsRetailer maintains Sun sales despite raising cover price
A news retailer who has added a surcharge to weekend editions of The Sun in order to maintain margins has not seen a drop in sales on the Saturday edition.
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NewsFirst myCostcutter opens in Aberdeenshire
The first of Costcutter’s premium myCostcutter stores has opened its doors in Insch, Aberdeenshire, with a second set to follow shortly in Manchester.
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NewsParfetts launches new Go Local Extra fascia
Parfetts has launched a new fascia for independent retailers.
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NewsFour new members sign with Landmark Wholesale
Landmark Wholesale has kicked off its 40th anniversary celebrations with the news that it has recruited four new members, including First Choice.
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NewsReview aims to tackle empty London high streets
London-based retailers are being urged to submit their responses to a new review aimed at reviving high streets across the capital.
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NewsRain fails to dampen retailers’ resolve
Convenience store retailers are attempting to counteract the slowdown in sales and footfall caused by the recent wet and wild weather conditions with an array of initiatives.
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NewsWholesalers outline vision of the future
Wholesalers outlined a vision of the changing nature of the independent supply chain at the Federation of Wholesale Distributors’ annual conference in London.
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NewsFresh growth for Musgrave retailers
Musgrave Retail Partners’ plans to double fresh food sales in the next three years are on track thanks to a variety of range extensions, packaging redesigns, new POS kits and support.
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NewsACS launches minimum wage survey 2012
Convenience stores across the UK are being asked to complete an online survey on the impact of the national minimum wage and other employment costs.
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NewsNisa signs up Sugro
Nisa has announced the recruitment of Sugro Retail Group, the Cheshire-based symbol operator.
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NewsCostcutter back on TV with new Local Pride campaign
Costcutter is back on TV this month with a new campaign focusing on value for money and its retailers’ commitments to local charities.
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NewsBestway slashes prices on 1,000 products
Bestway Wholesale Group has slashed the prices of over 1,000 products to help retailers capitalise on the Olympic period.