All News articles – Page 437

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    Ideas for seasonal cheer

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    The My Shop is Your Shop campaign (MSYS) is urging retailers to get involved in the community as a way to promote their stores ahead of the festive season.

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    Let's get festive: Getting shoppers in the Christmas spirit

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    How far do retailers go to get shoppers in the Christmas spirit? We talk to some readers to find out their plans

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    Nisa unveils its latest concept

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    Nisa-Today's first 'Store of the Future' officially opens today (November 28) in Maylandsea, Essex.

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    Tips for a cool Yule

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    Members of shopworkers' union Usdaw will be helping consumers to keep cool in the run-up to Christmas by handing out cards with tips for keeping calm.

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    Tories study retail crime

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    The Conservative Party has launched a Commission to look at the problem of retail crime.

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    stocklines - Tyrells new flavours

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    TYRELLS has teamed up with the Federation of City Farms & Community Gardeners charity to launch two new flavours.

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    Healthy start to fresh initiative

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    Retailers involved in the Change4Life healthy eating scheme have applauded its early success.

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    Spar fuels growth

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    Independent petrol station operator Euro Garages has signed a deal that will see 70 outlets across the Midlands and North West re-branded with the Spar fascia by the end of November.

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    stocklines - Jack Links new range

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    JACK LINK'S has developed a new range of beef jerky snacks to be released in January 2009.

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    UK tops league for shoplifting

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    UK stores suffer bigger losses to retail theft than any other country in Europe, a new report has revealed.

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    New store takes off

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    Tates Spar's latest store at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 is majoring on food to go.

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    Nisa starts year with promotions

    2008-11-28T00:00:00Z

    Nisa-Today’s is getting back to basics with a robust value- driven campaign beginning in the New Year.

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    Government pledge persuaded councils to withdraw bag bill

    2008-11-27T00:00:00Z

    The government has promised the London Councils that a minimum charge will be imposed on retailers if they do not make a significant voluntary cut in the number of plastic bags they use

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    New project could extend shelf life for chilled products

    2008-11-26T00:00:00Z

    Retailers could benefit from additional sales and reduced wastage if a new research project exploring chilled food shelf-life extension is successful.

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    Retail 24 chain set for growth

    2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

    An independent retailer has vowed to keep expanding his business after purchasing his 12th store.

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    Don't forget over-60s

    2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

    A national charity has told how c-stores can play a vital role in shaping supportive communities for elderly people and at the same time give themselves a point of difference.

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    Urge councils to adopt new Act

    2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

    Retailers and local residents will have to form a united front and persuade their local councils to ‘opt in’ to the new Sustainable Communities Act, launched by communities secretary Hazel Blears earlier this month.

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    Bag tax for Wales

    2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

    Welsh retailers have welcomed a proposal for a levy on plastic bags by the National Assembly

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    North East best in test

    2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

    Retailers in the North East of England are leading the crackdown on sales of alcohol to underage drinkers, according to a test purchasing company.

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    MPs call for end to low-cost booze and promotions

    2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

    A ban on drinks promotions and a minimum price for alcohol is needed to tackle the growing problem of drink-fuelled antisocial behaviour, a group of MPs has said