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NewsNisa store reopens at University of York following makeover
A Nisa store at the University of York has reopened following the completion of a makeover in time for autumn.
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NewsUK maintains advice on vaping as Walmart ceases US e-cig sales
UK health professionals continue to advocate the use of legal vaping devices as quit-smoking aids, despite Walmart moving to end e-cigarette sales in the US amid a deepening health scare which is being linked to vaping.
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NewsHalf of c-stores want more Brexit support from wholesalers, HIM survey reveals
Half of c-store retailers feel their wholesaler isn’t providing enough support around Brexit, according to a new survey by HIM.
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NewsGovernment urged to back new ‘Recycled Plastic Rating’ trust mark
The government is being urged to enforce a new ‘Recycled Plastic Rating’ (RPR) trust mark on all packaging to give consumers more clarity about the plastic content of products.
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NewsTwo men jailed following armed robbery spree in Hampshire
Two men have been jailed for a combined 17 years after carrying out a string of armed robberies in Hampshire.
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NewsStore worker assaulted during incident at York McColl’s store
North Yorkshire Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a store owner was assaulted at a McColl’s store in York.
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NewsCo-op Group invests £2.75m in two stores in north Wales
The Co-operative Group is set to reopen two food stores in north Wales as part of a £2.75m investment.
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NewsCentral England Co-op announces “steady” first half results
Central England Co-operative has announced a 1.6% increase in sales in the face of a “highly challenging” market in its interim first half trading results.
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NewsWitness appeal following Nottinghamshire Co-op Group ATM ram-raid
Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for information following an ATM ram-raid at a Co-op Group store in Nottingham.
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NewsBAT demonstrates heightened focus on vaping
British American Tobacco (BAT) is planning to cut around 2,300 jobs globally as it seeks to invest in new and growing categories, including vaping, heated tobacco and oral tobacco.
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NewsCo-op and NUS agree exclusive retail franchise partnership
The Co-op has become the exclusive retail grocery store franchise partner for the National Union of Students (NUS) as part of a deal which could see it serving seven million students over the next five years, as more Co-op franchise stores open on NUS member campuses.
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NewsGovernment urged to introduce minimum service access to cash guarantee
Consumer organisation Which? is calling on the government to introduce a minimum service guarantee that cash will be accessible and accepted as payment for essential goods and services.
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NewsForecourt crime cost retailers £30m over past year, says BOSS
Forecourt crime is estimated to cost retailers more than £30m annually, with a 21% increase during the second quarter of 2019, according to the new British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) crime report.
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NewsNisa store reopens hours after ATM ram-raid
A Nisa Local store in Greater Manchester has reopened within hours of suffering an ATM ram raid.
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NewsACS briefing prepares retailers for no-deal Brexit ‘disruption’
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a briefing for the convenience sector to help retailers consider how their business may be affected in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsScottish store owners mull over Deposit Return Scheme proposals
Scottish c-store retailers are deliberating how they can participate in the country’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), as proposed legislation was laid before parliament last week.
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NewsLate August bank holiday heatwave lifts grocery sales, Nielsen reveals
Grocery sales through UK supermarkets and discounters experienced a 2.2% rise in the last four weeks, aided by the late August bank holiday heatwave, according to latest Nielsen Total Till data.
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NewsNorthern Ireland launches public consultation on business rates
Northern Ireland’s Department of Finance has launched a public consultation in an attempt to make the country’s business rates system “effective and fair”.
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NewsAldi to double London store numbers as sales hit record high
Aldi has announced plans to double its store numbers in London as UK and Ireland sales in the year to 31 December 2018 increased by 11% to a record £11.3bn.
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NewsGovernment allocates £95m funding to revive 69 high streets
The government has announced an investment of £95m to “breathe new life” into 69 high streets across England.