News – Page 180
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NewsWhich? urges Chancellor to use Budget to protect access to cash
Consumer group Which? has called on the Chancellor to take action in next month’s Budget to protect free access to cash.
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NewsMcColl’s reports “encouraging” start to 2020 following annual sales loss
McColl’s Retail Group has announced an “encouraging” start to 2020, with like-for-like sales up 0.5% in the 11 weeks ending 9 February.
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NewsHealth Lottery announces new prize draws worth £100,000
The Health Lottery has announced two new prize draws worth £100,000 every Wednesday and Sunday, from 1 April.
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NewsTwo-thirds of UK vape stores ‘at risk’ of selling to minors
Two-thirds of UK vape stores are ‘at risk’ of selling to minors, according to test purchasing results organised by JTI.
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NewsPenny Petroleum acquires two forecourt sites in Lancashire
UK forecourt operator Penny Petroleum has expanded its growing estate with the acquisition of two Lancashire-based forecourt sites from Ribble Valley Services.
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NewsSimply Fresh to extend Sainsbury’s supply trial following positive results
Simply Fresh is launching the second phase of its supply trial with Sainsbury’s following better-than-expected results in the first trial store in Willesden, London.
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NewsNew Go Local Extra concept store thrives in Rochdale
A new Go Local Extra concept store has opened in Rochdale, with demand for Co-op branded products driving sales.
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NewsConcern over new restrictions on solid fuel sales in England
The government has announced new restrictions on the sale of solid fuel in England, to come into force next year.
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NewsCentral England Co-op urges shoppers to embrace Fairtrade Fortnight
Central England Co-op is urging customers to ‘do good at home and overseas’ this Fairtrade Fortnight by supporting both farmers abroad and those less fortunate in their own communities.
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Features and analysisTaking a swipe at food waste
Could mobile phone technology hold the answer to cutting food waste? C-Store talks to retailers such as Hendersons who are seeing success from apps that help sell-through reduced lines
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NewsRetailers affected by flooding eligible for financial support
Retailers in England affected by flooding following the recent storms will be eligible for 100% business rates relief for at least three months, under a package of support announced by the government.
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NewsCo-op launches TV ad showcasing recyclable packaging credentials
A new TV advert from the Co-op Group highlights the benefits to the environment of its recyclable pizza packaging.
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NewsAsda reports 1.3% decline in like-for-like quarterly sales
Like-for-like sales at Asda declined by 1.3% excluding petrol in the final three months of 2019, on the back “challenging market conditions”.
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NewsRetailers highlight a need to adapt in food to go
C-store retailers have highlighted the importance of experimenting, keeping up with the trends and taking decisive action to change their offer in order to remain competitive in food to go.
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NewsCMA demands more powers after Tesco “blocked rival supermarkets”
The competition watchdog has called for more powers to fine supermarkets for unlawfully stopping rivals from opening nearby stores, after discovering Tesco had been doing so for up to a decade.
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NewsExpanding Spar group Wessex Retail acquires two South West c-stores
New Spar group Wessex Retail Limited has acquired two South West convenience stores as part of its store acquisition programme.
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NewsNew JTI website seeks to dispel widespread menthol ban confusion
JTI has launched a new educational website to support convenience retailers in the run up to the approaching ban on menthol and capsule cigarettes, as new data reveals widespread confusion about the legislation.
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NewsEdible CBD products could face ban as FSA imposes authorisation deadline
Manufacturers of CBD oils, gummies and soft-drinks have just over one year in which to apply for Novel Food Authorisation or risk their products being removed from retailers’ shelves.
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NewsNisa member Eros Retail opens new Greens store with plastic-free focus
Scottish Nisa member Eros Retail has opened a new store in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, featuring a zero-waste zone, local butchery and upcoming beer partnership with nearby BrewDog.
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NewsMPs join call for new legislative protection of shopworkers
A specific new offence for attacks against people serving the public needs to be created in a bid to better protect shopworkers, a group of MPs have stated.