News – Page 199
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NewsPM to create 10,000 new prison places in crime crackdown
Boris Johnson has pledged to create 10,000 new prison places in an attempt to combat violent crime.
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NewsConvenience retailers demand government business rates reform
The chief executives of Costcutter, Spar and the Co-op Group have joined forces with grocery multiples to demand the government reform the “broken business rates system.”
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NewsNewcastle University to open first Co-op franchise store in North East
Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) is working with the Co-op Group to open its first franchise store in the North East.
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NewsTown centre vacancy rates hit four-year high in July
Town centre vacancy rates in the UK increased to a four-year high of 10.3% in July, according to new figures.
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NewsSpirits now the favourite choice for Father’s Day gifts
Spirits have become the top food and drink gift for Father’s Day, according to new research from HIM.
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NewsWest Yorkshire store worker injured during attempted armed robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a store worker was injured during an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in West Yorkshire.
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NewsGang convicted of carrying out 15 ATM attacks over 11 months
A gang of five men have been convicted of carrying out 15 ATM raids across northern England and Wales over an 11-month period until February this year.
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NewsMan jailed for machete-wielding robbery at an Essex McColl’s store
A man has been jailed for four years after brandishing a machete during an armed robbery at a McColl’s store in Essex.
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NewsCertas Energy signs partnership with Spar across its company-owned sites
Fuel supplier Certas Energy has announced Spar as its convenience partner across its 35 company-owned forecourt sites.
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NewsYorkshire Nisa store enjoys sales boost following fresh-focused refit
A family-run Nisa store in Yorkshire has enjoyed a boost in average basket spend and overall sales since its chilled offering was increased as part of a recent store refit.
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NewsBest-one launches new ‘Core Rewards’ rebate initiative
Bestway’s symbol group Best-one has launched a new initiative offering retailers a 5% rebate on selected products.
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NewsMan who attempted armed robbery jailed thanks to “bravery of staff”
A man who threatened staff workers with an imitation firearm at an Aldi in Newcastle-upon-Tyne has been jailed for nine years thanks to the “bravery” of staff, according to police.
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NewsFood industry body calls for competition waiver under no-deal Brexit
UK food and drinks manufacturers have urged the government to waive aspects of competition law in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsHealth campaigners call for calorie levy on processed foods
Health campaigners are calling on the UK government to introduce a new calorie levy on processed foods.
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Features and analysisThe modern convenience store
Shopper trends are evolving as fast as ever, meaning retailers and symbol groups are having to revisit their whole offer to remain relevant and sustainable. Here we look at some of the latest versions of a modern c-store.
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Features and analysisManagement software: Get with the program
Workforce management systems can help you optimise staffing levels and free up more time to oversee the running of your business
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NewsNew Blakemore Retail store includes Subway’s latest format
Blakemore Retail has opened a new Spar store in Staffordshire, featuring a wide range of food-to-go options including Subway’s new Fresh Forward format.
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NewsMan charged following knife-point robbery at Wiltshire store
A man has been charged following a knife-point armed robbery at a rural convenience store in Wiltshire.
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NewsWorst July for UK retail sales on record, BRC-KPMG data reveals
Total UK retail sales increased by 0.3% last month, marking the lowest rate for the month of July since records began in 1995, according to new data.
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NewsTesco announces plans to reduce opening hours in 134 Express stores
Tesco has announced plans to reduce opening hours in 134 of its 1,750 Express convenience stores in response to a “challenging, evolving retail environment”.