All News articles – Page 504

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    World at your feet

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Manufacturers aren't the only ones making a big deal of the World Cup, retailers and wholesalers are too

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    Fever Pitch

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    The 18th Fifa World Cup Championships could make all c-stores winners. Here are some facts and figures to help you plan your campaign

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    Rural shops plan takes step forward

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    The Rural Shops Alliance (RSA) has had a sympathetic hearing from local government officials as it tries to transform the quality of support services for rural stores.

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    Londis gets kitted out

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Londis gets kitted out

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    Going local

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Amy Lanning finds out why Booker has moved to locally sourced produce

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    Going green

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Lack of availability is hampering consumer efforts to buy more ethically, according to a new survey by IGD's Shopper Online.

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    Green light for United store

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    United Co-op is poised to open its first 'green store' designed to maximise energy efficiency in a bid to drive down the group's energy bills.

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    Norfolk sticks by its 'no' to Tesco

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Retailers in Norfolk have been angered by an application from Tesco for a major extension to its store in Stalham which will see it incorporate a significant non-food offer.

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    Life swap

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Starting a family was the push the Patels needed to rethink their lives and their careers. But their decision to move into retail paid off for them, says Ronan Hegarty

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    The local motion

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Retailers are looking to dance to the same beat as their local communities as National Independents' Day draws near. Rich Airey reports

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    Rise of the machines

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Rich Airey discovers why technology is nothing to be scared of

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    To merge or not to merge?

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Nisa-Today's members will be asking the board some tough questions ahead of a vote on the proposed merger between Costcutter and Nisa-Today's, despite what looks like an attractive settlement with some likely to scoop up to £80,000.

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    Opening spot

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    The Today's Group will showcase its latest fascia, Today's Extra, with the official opening of its first Extra store in Hull, Yorkshire, on June 1.

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    Test purchasing for Scots

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Test purchasing for Scots

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    Responsible staff rewarded

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Responsible staff rewarded

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    Spotlight on

    2006-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Farhana Saleem has run a Nisa Local store in Isleworth, Middlesex, for two years

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    Rae's retirement won't phase ACS

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Rae's retirement won't phase ACS

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    Indies number declines again

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    The number of independent c-stores has fallen again, although the decline has slowed and symbol stores remain in growth, according to the latest figures.

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    More Express stores ahead

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Tesco will open another 130 Express stores in the next year, bringing the total to 780.

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    Cards beat cash

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Cards beat cash