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NewsOrders of vegan takeaways up by nearly 400% in two years
Orders of vegan takeaways have soared by nearly 400% over the last two years, according to research from the British Takeaway Campaign.
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NewsShop prices in fastest rate of decline in 14 months, data reveals
Weak consumer spend and strong competition pushed shop prices down in August, while food inflation eased slightly, according to new data.
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NewsWitness appeal following Surrey Costcutter ATM explosion
Police are appealing for information after an external cash machine was blown up at a Costcutter store in Surrey.
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NewsTrade bodies urge MPs to publish business rates inquiry
The Association of Convenience Stores has joined leading business organisations in calling for MPs on the Treasury Select Committee to publish the final report of their business rates inquiry before the Autumn Budget.
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NewsStore worker injured during Hampshire aggravated burglary
Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a store owner was injured during an armed robbery at a convenience store in Hampshire.
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NewsScottish retailers pay tribute to former SGF boss John Drummond
Retailers have paid tribute to former Scottish Grocers Federation chief executive John Drummond, who passed away suddenly last week at his home in Dundee at the age of 72.
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NewsSomerset Spar store milks instant success from glass bottles
A Spar store in Somerset has enjoyed instant success from selling locally-produced milk in glass bottles.
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NewsLancashire Nisa store reopens after £150,000 investment
A Nisa Local store in Lancashire has reopened following the completion of a £150,000 refurbishment.
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NewsSuffolk retailers prosecuted for illicit tobacco crimes
A number of retailers in Suffolk have been prosecuted for illicit tobacco sales this week, following a string of multi-agency raids across the county.
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NewsIceland reveals “extremely positive” RVM trial results
Iceland has recycled more than one million plastic bottles since the start of its Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) trials in five stores last May.
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NewsScottish retailers gear up for local produce showcase
Scottish stores are gearing up for the 10th annual Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight, set to run from 31 August to 15 September.
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NewsStore worker locked in room during south Wales store robbery
Police are appealing for information in relation to a knife-point robbery at convenience store in south Wales.
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NewsAF Blakemore seeks growth with new distribution depot
AF Blakemore & Sons is to open a new purpose-built warehouse in Bedford as it seeks to expand its retail, wholesale and foodservice divisions.
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NewsEngland’s youth smoking rate continues to fall
The number of English secondary school pupils who have ever smoked has dropped to its lowest ever level, the latest Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People 2018 report has revealed.
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NewsLottery retailers stand to benefit from bank holiday boost
National Lottery retailers can expect increased footfall, extra commission and increased sales over the August bank holiday weekend thanks to the Lotto Double Prize draw and a free cinema pass with every Lotto ticket purchased, according to Camelot.
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NewsSewell On The Go completes purchase of all previously rented sites
East Yorkshire forecourt retailer Sewell On The Go has invested £10 million in buying outright six sites it was previously renting from Rix Petroleum.
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NewsStore owners unimpressed by PM’s pledge to recruit extra police officers
Convenience store owners are sceptical that Boris Johnson’s plans to recruit 20,000 more police officers will have much of an impact on the retail sector.
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NewsMan jailed following gun-wielding armed robbery in Kent
A man has been jailed for three years after threatening a store worker with a gun during an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in Kent.
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NewsSupermarket sales growth of +1% in August, Nielsen reveals
Grocery sales increased by +1% in August, despite a disappointing spring and early summer performance in which sales declined, falling to -0.5% in July, according to Nielsen data.
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NewsNew campaign seeks to stub out illicit tobacco sales
With summer holiday season in full swing, a new campaign is seeking to crack down on the sale of cheap untaxed tobacco, brought back into the UK and illegally sold on.