All News articles – Page 380
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The big freeze makes superstars of c-store staff
Convenience store staff across the country went above and beyond the call of duty to serve their local communities during the recent cold snap and heavy snow. Hundreds worked extra hours or walked miles through the difficult conditions to...
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Booker trials home shopping at Premier
Booker is trialling a web-based home shopping service at Premier-branded independent stores. The new service, called Premierdelivered.co.uk, allows consumers to shop the store via the internet and select a one-hour time slot for goods to...
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C-stores ‘will give a good fight’ in 2011
The majority of retailers are bullish about the new year, despite the VAT rise and economic uncertainty, according to a Convenience Store poll.
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NewsNisa’s screen debut brings in shoppers
Nisa’s first foray into the world of television advertising is exceeding expectations, drawing in droves of new shoppers, and piquing retailer interest, the company has said.
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Have your say on how to get a fairer deal
The ACS has commissioned a study to generate key policy suggestions for the government to help secure the future of small retailers, and to determine whether the current competition regime has failed the grocery sector by allowing excessive supermarket development.
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Water shortage leads to a flood of sales
Water shortages in Northern Ireland did little to dampen sales at local c-stores. The shortages, which affected more than 60,000 homes throughout the country, took place over the new year after pipes burst due to the freezing weather and...
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Sugro helps retailers with a value range
Wholesale group Sugro has launched a new range of value products under the Quidzin banner.The new range includes major brands in formats such as twin-packs designed to retail at £1 or less. Some lines will be exclusive to Sugro.
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NewsOFT may scrutinise One Stop takeover
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) may launch an initial investigation into One Stop’s acquisition of Mills Group, amid concerns over the expansion of Tesco’s shadow brand.
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NewsOne big four store approved "every working day"
The scale of the dominance of the big four supermarkets has been highlighted by new research showing at least 544 stores were approved in the UK over the past two years.
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MPs urge Coalition to honour display ban pledge
More than 50 Coalition MPs have signed a letter to ministers calling on the government to honour its pre-election pledge to review the tobacco display ban.
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Shoppers focus spending on Christmas dinner
Most shoppers are planning to focus spending on their Christmas meal, at the expense of presents and going out, according to new research.
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Fifth of c-store shoppers use them daily
Almost one-fifth (17%) of people who shop at convenience stores go there at least once a day, according to the latest research from IGD.
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NewsBooker to protect retailer profits
Booker has pledged to maintain independent retailers’ margins on both Euro Shopper and Happy Shopper price marked products (PMPs) when VAT jumps to 20% on January 4.
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Retailers claim business rate victory
Retailers are celebrating a new legal requirement for councils to poll businesses before introducing Business Rate Supplements (BRS).
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Nisa unveils big plans for the small screen
Nisa is poised to launch its first ever TV advertising campaign as it seeks to boost consumer awareness of the brand and its retailer membership.
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Communities empowered under Localism Bill
Communities will be given more powers to take over threatened shops and shape local development under the government’s long-awaited Localism Bill.
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Stores urged to claim music licensing refund
Thousands of retailers have been urged to claim money owed to them by music licensing company PPL.
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NewsOver the counter: Brave hearts- Churchills, Glasgow
Gaelle Walker meets the father-and-son team who aren’t afraid of moving into new territory
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Bargain Booze signs 100th store to Select
Bargain Booze has recruited the 100th store to its Select Convenience symbol group.The store in South Ockendon, Essex, is run by new franchisee Ponnuthirai Sritharan. He commented: "We are really excited to be part of the group, offering...
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NewsChange4Life takes root across the UK
Convenience stores will play an even greater role in improving public health from next spring, when the Change 4 Life healthy eating scheme will be active in stores in every region of the country. The scheme, which now has more than 200...