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NewsFood sales strengthen in January, says ONS
The quantity of food sales in January returned to the strong growth experienced in the summer months at 3.2%, following a general slowdown throughout 2018, according to official new data.
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NewsFour men jailed following West Yorkshire Co-op burglary
Four men have each been jailed for four years following a burglary at a Co-op Group store in West Yorkshire.
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NewsA.F. Blakemore acquires Philpotts prepared food stores
A.F. Blakemore has acquired the Philpotts chain of 21 prepared-food stores, following the administration of parent company Patisserie Valerie.
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NewsTwo men jailed following Cumbria McColl's ATM ram-raid
Two men have been jailed for three years following an ATM ram raid at a McColl’s store in Cumbria.
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NewsTwo men jailed following Cumbria ATM McColl's ram-raid
Two men have been jailed for three years following an ATM ram raid at a McColl’s store in Cumbria.
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NewsPolice issue appeal following spate of Sheffield ram raids
South Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for witnesses, following ram raids on four commercial properties, including two convenience stores and a petrol station in Sheffield.
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NewsCoca-Cola invites c-stores to join Great British Spring Clean
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced that it is supporting this year’s Great British Spring Clean as part of a long-term partnership with Keep Britain Tidy, encouraging retailers to engage their community in clearing up their local area.
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NewsHome Office minister to examine options to tackle retail crime
Home Office minister Victoria Atkins has promised to examine options for providing further protections for retail staff from violence and abuse.
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NewsGun-wielding robbery thwarted by "brave" c-store worker
Police are appealing for information on two armed robberies at a c-store in Greater Manchester, one of which was thwarted by a “brave” intervention by a member of staff.
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NewsCo-op Group ready to deliver franchising "at scale"
The Co-op Group has announced it now has the capability to deliver franchising “at scale”, while launching a new website and setting out criteria for potential franchisees.
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NewsCMA extends deadline on Asda-Sainsbury’s merger probe
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) has extended its deadline for a final decision on the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda by eight weeks.
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NewsPolice appeal after Scottish c-store ATM ram raid
Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of offences across the Scottish Lowlands, including an attempted ATM ram raid at a c-store in Lothian.
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NewsFood industry bodies demand "pause" on policy reforms
More than 30 food industry trade bodies have called on the government to “pause” key consultations affecting the industry, including a Deposit Return Scheme for England and Wales, until Brexit uncertainty is over.
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NewsLidl pushes forward with expansion plans
Lidl’s aggressive expansion plans are continuing apace with a number of openings scheduled in the months to come.
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NewsHigh street footfall declines in January as vacancy rates rise
Footfall on the UK’s high streets fell by -0.7% in January, coinciding with the highest vacancy rates since July 2016, according to the latest BRC/ Springboard figures.
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NewsMerseyside Police hunt McColl's handgun robber
Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following a “hugely serious” armed robbery at a McColl’s store in Liverpool.
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NewsSerial illicit offenders to lose ability to buy tobacco
Retailers caught repeatedly selling illicit tobacco will be stripped of their legal ability to buy tobacco for all of their stores, new Track and Trace regulations published for consultation today (11 February) confirm.
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NewsScottish minister pledges support to crime-hit retailers
The Scottish minister for community safety has outlined her commitment to tackling retail crime, amid new research revealing 100% of Scottish convenience retailers experienced retail crime last year.
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NewsNisa store refit sparks double-digit sales growth
A convenience store in Bedfordshire is racking up double digit sales growth across almost every category following a refit and remerchandise at the start of this year.
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NewsPayPoint and ACS announce independent retailer partnership
PayPoint One retailers will be offered free ACS membership under a new partnership between PayPoint and the Association of Convenience Stores.