All News articles – Page 340
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NewsRobberies on the rise in convenience stores
Robberies in the convenience sector increased last year as stores continued to be seen as easy targets.
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NewsGovernment to launch plain tobacco packaging consultation
The government is expected to launch its consultation on plain tobacco packaging this Monday (April 16).
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NewsServe and protect
A high-profile crime has highlighted just how vulnerable retailers and their staff working in the community are
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NewsPalmer & Harvey to unveil new own-label range
Wholesaler Palmer & Harvey is to showcase a new own-brand range at its annual Pro-retail show later this month.
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NewsTesco Express plans defeated by Kent villagers
A Kent village is claiming victory over Tesco after the multiple scrapped plans to convert a former pub into an Express store amid local opposition.Tesco had planned to convert the site in the village of Herne, but locals objected to the proposal due to the village’s conservation status and the ...
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NewsConvenience retailers trading from shipping containers
The number of convenience retailers using reclaimed shipping containers as trading sites is on the rise.
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NewsRhythm & Booze deal to swell Bibby store estate
Costcutter owner Bibby Retail Services has purchased Yorkshire off-licence chain Rhythm & Booze in a pre-pack administration deal.
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NewsCo-op Group to roll out contactless payment for Olympics
The Co-operative Group is extending its contactless payment technology to more than 200 outlets within the M25 in time for the Olympics.
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NewsCommon sense approach urged for alcohol legislation
Government called on to ensure EMROs and Late Night Levies are only implemented in areas that need them
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NewsEaster weekend sales growth for c-stores
Retailers overcome poor weather to record some cracking Easter sales.
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NewsTobacco display ban hits large store sales
Tobacco sales in large convenience stores and supermarkets are taking a hit following the implementation of a display ban in England on April 6.
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NewsTougher penalties for under-age alcohol sales
Stores caught selling alcohol to under 18s on two or more occasions within a three-month period can now lose the right to sell alcohol for up to two weeks.
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NewsBooker posts 7.3% total sales increase
An increase in customer numbers and online sales helped Booker to a 7.3% total sales increase over the past 12 months.
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NewsHarry Tuffins snapped up by Midcounties Co-operative
The family-owned independent chain Harry Tuffins has been bought by the Midcounties Co-operative group.
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NewsLucozade Revive launches ad campaign
Lucozade Revive is the subject of a new advertising campaign featuring a ‘visually arresting’ dance performance.
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NewsHealth Lottery launches £1m POS campaign
The Health Lottery has rolled out a £1m POS programme to all of its retailers.
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NewsOvernight delivery guidance for Olympic route stores
Retailers with stores on or close to the Olympic Route Network can now access the final Code of Practice for overnight deliveries on the Transport for London (TfL) website.
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NewsCo-op suffers sales slump in 2011
The Co-operative Group has posted a decline of 2.1% in like-for-like food sales for 2011.