News – Page 184
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NewsPolice appeal for witnesses to “distressing” c-store robbery in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to a “very distressing” convenience store robbery in Bedford, in which a staff member was in fear of his life.
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NewsBooker sales grow “strongly” over past 19 weeks, Tesco reveals
Booker’s like-for-like sales increased by 4.1% in the 19 weeks to 4 January despite a “subdued” market, according to Tesco’s third quarter and Christmas trading statement.
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NewsRetail industry suffers “worst year on record” as overall sales decline
Last year was the “worst on record” for the retail sector, according to the latest BRC and KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsNisa-supplied Co-op bacon sku named least salty among supermarkets
A Co-op own brand bacon sku has been named the least salty of all supermarket bacon products in a hard-hitting new study accusing manufacturers of putting “profits before the health of the nation”.
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NewsGreggs reports “exceptional year” on back of vegan sausage roll and core range
Greggs has reported a 13.5% rise in total sales in the year ending 28 December 2019, driven by strong demand across its traditional ranges and the “huge popularity” of its vegan sausage roll.
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NewsJTI pulls more gantries from retailers convicted of selling illicit tobacco
Three further c-store retailers convicted of selling illicit tobacco have had their store gantries removed by JTI.
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NewsSainsbury’s festive sales down but convenience thrives on Christmas Eve
Sainsbury’s has reported a 0.7% decline in like-for-like retail sales (excluding fuel) over the 15 weeks to 4 January 2020, but its c-stores enjoyed their second best-performing Christmas Eve.
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NewsNisa’s Making A Difference Locally charity raises £850,000 in 2019
Nisa retailers helped raise almost £850,000 for charities last year, through the group’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) initiative.
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NewsSouthern Co-op announces 4.7% rise in like-for-like Christmas sales
The Southern Co-operative has announced a 4.7% increase in like-for-like sales over the four-week Christmas period.
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NewsBusiness rate relief scheme extended in Wales for 2020-21
The Welsh Assembly government has extended its high street business rate relief scheme for 2020-21.
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NewsSales at Morrisons decline as McColl’s negates wholesale growth
Morrisons has announced a -1.7% decline in like-for-like retail sales in the 22 weeks to 5 January, while growth at its wholesale arm was negated by lower total sales at McColl’s stores.
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NewsGrocery chain Planet Organic enters London's online food delivery market
Grocery chain Planet Organic is entering the online food delivery market as part of a new deal with premium London delivery service Supper.
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NewsCo-op outperforms big four as supermarket festive sales growth slows
The Co-op Group outperformed all the major supermarket groups in the run-up to Christmas, with the exception of Aldi and Lidl, as overall grocery sales growth slumped to a five-year low over the last four weeks, according to Nielsen.
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NewsGroceryAid Awareness Day returns on 3 March
Industry charity GroceryAid has announced that its second Awareness Day will be held on Tuesday 3 March.
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NewsRetailers forced to react to “crippling” rise in National Living Wage
Independent retailers have been forced to react to the “crippling” upcoming hike in the National Living Wage, which will increase by four times the rate of inflation in April.
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NewsAldi announces “best ever” UK Christmas as sales increase by 7.9%
Aldi has reported its “best ever” Christmas in the UK, with year-on-year sales up 7.9% in the four weeks to 24 December and exceeding £1bn for the first time.
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NewsCo-op Group eyes same-day delivery service for franchise stores
The Co-op Group is considering expanding its same-day online delivery service to franchise stores “in the near future”, after confirming plans to roll out the service to 650 company-owned stores this year.
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NewsAldi announces plans to increase Scotland store estate
Aldi has announced plans to open six new stores in Scotland this year as part of its UK expansion plans.
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NewsCompetition watchdog investigates Amazon/Deliveroo deal
The competition and markets authority (CMA) has referred Amazon’s anticipated investment into online takeaway delivery company Deliveroo for an “in-depth investigation” amid concerns that it could raise “serious competition concerns for UK customers”.
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NewsLink urged to axe next ATM fee cut as communities lose access to cash
Cash machine network operator Link is being urged to shelve its next fee cut, scheduled to take place in less than one year’s time, in a bid to preserve access to cash for thousands of UK people.