All News articles – Page 478
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Upset over Mars recipe
Retailers fear that sales of favourite confectionery lines could be hit after Masterfoods announced a recipe change to several of its products.
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Survey reveals supermarkets' buying power
A new study has revealed “the single most compelling proof” that the supermarkets are distorting competition in the UK grocery market by obtaining cheaper prices from suppliers than independent stores.
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Independents face abuse every day
As many as 13% of independent retailers face verbal abuse every day for refusing to sell age-restricted products to underage consumers, according to an exclusive poll for Convenience Store.
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Sainsbury's axes retail sub-brands
Sainsbury's has announced it is to rebrand all Jacksons and Bells stores as Sainsbury's Local as part of a plan to unify all functions within its convenience division.
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Banks must do more for firms
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on banks to do more to improve the service they offer small businesses.
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Big ideas for NIW
Convenience store owners are finalising their planned events for National Independents' Week (NIW) on June 4-10, including street parties, school visits and promotions.
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Booming marvellous
Mahesh Shah's turnover has shot up by 10% on last year. Amy Lanning finds out how he did it
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Positive start for breakaway Smiths
Smiths News has issued results for the first six months of trading since its demerger from WHSmith in September 2006.
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Co-op cash helps out
Southern Co-op is offering a number of grants to local groups and good causes through its Foundation Community Award Scheme.
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Cheshire catch
A Londis store in a Cheshire village has found a way of keeping its customers loyal. Amy Lanning met the owners
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CC puts Slough under scrutiny
The Competition Commission (CC) has launched an inquiry to determine whether Tesco is restricting competition in the grocery market in Slough, Berkshire. The inquiry will run separately from the CC's ongoing investigation into the national grocery ma
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Child's play
Dealing with groups of school children running amok in a store is a game no retailer wants to play, says Tracy West
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Co-op wins royal recognition
The Co-operative Group has been presented with a Queen's Award in recognition of its business practices including its position on Fairtrade products.
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Nisa members urge debate
Nisa retailers have called for the Nisa-Today's board not to make any rushed decisions as it looks to find a permanent replacement for former chairman Edwin Booth.
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Firm deserts island due to multiples
A Channel Islands-based company has sold its six stores in the Isle of Wight after claiming that pressure from the multiples has prevented it from expanding further.
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New push for Tesco Express
Tesco is continuing its march into the convenience sector by appealing for new stores with space of 3,500-5,000sq ft through a press advert.
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Express is up and running
Key Lekkerland bosses expect to roll out the group's revamped Key Store express format to 20 stores in the next three months.
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Watering goal
Manufacturers are predicting further growth for an already buoyant bottled water category