All News articles – Page 473

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    Tesco blasted for "arrogance"

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    Norfolk retailer Nigel Dowdney has taken the battle for the high street right to the heart of the enemy by joining other protestors at Tesco's Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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    Small stores fight back

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    Independent retailers are fighting back against the dominance of the supermarkets, according to market research released this week.

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    PO closure work begins

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    The Post Office has started selecting branches that will close as part of its planned cull of 2,500 post offices.

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    Musgrave Group buys NI wholesaler

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    The Musgrave Group has acquired J&J Haslett, the Northern Ireland food wholesale and cash and carry business.

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    Celebrity chef set to take on Tesco

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is gearing up to take on his local Tesco when he opens a small grocery store in the Devon town of Axminster in three weeks time.

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    Stores count cost of floods

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    The recent wild weather is having a disastrous impact on the UK's independent retailers, Convenience Store can reveal.

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    Nisa launches huge recruitment drive

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    Nisa-Today's has revealed plans for a massive recruitment campaign intended to attract 300 retailers over the next year.

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    Increased liability for retailers

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    Revised construction regulations could, if ignored, see retailers facing serious criminal proceedings and huge financial penalties.

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    Intent on success

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    Four days, 15,000 customers and a great team effort; the short and action-packed life of Londis Blenheim Palace

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    Paper weight

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    Employment law is complex and slip-ups can be costly, but proper procedures can save you a lot of headaches.

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    Whole story

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    What do London's c-store retailers make of the latest US export?

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    Wholesale support

    2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

    Landmark Wholesale is to extend its support programme beyond its Hot House retailers by offering educational advice at depot level.

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    Survey boost for independents

    2007-06-29T09:55:00Z

    Independent retailers and local residents are fighting back against the dominance of the supermarkets, according to two surveys released this week.

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    Retail sector to join skills academy

    2007-06-29T00:00:00Z

    The retail sector has taken a first step on the path to becoming part of the National Skills Academy network.

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    ACS urges rethink of holiday changes

    2007-06-29T00:00:00Z

    The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling for a longer phasing in of changes to holiday entitlement, which the government has announced will increase from 20 to 24 days on October 1.

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    ACS delivers clear message to inquiry

    2007-06-29T00:00:00Z

    The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has met with Competition Commission chiefs for a final time before the commission publishes its provisional findings into the market.

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    NMA disbands with final call for action

    2007-06-29T00:00:00Z

    The group set up to contest last year's proposed merger between Nisa-Today's and Costcutter has taken the decision to disband.

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    Don't just bank on it

    2007-06-29T00:00:00Z

    Whether you're happy with your bank, looking to switch, or want to know how your bank compares with the others, C-Store's business banking survey has the answers.

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    Ethnic groups face barriers

    2007-06-29T00:00:00Z

    The government has launched an Ethnic Minority Business Task Force to help ethnic minority firms grow.

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    Eastenders win battle with Tesco

    2007-06-29T00:00:00Z

    Local retailers in Highams Park, East London, are rejoicing after Tesco lost a fight to build a colossal mixed-use development in their area.