News – Page 221
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NewsRetailer injured in West Midlands convenience store robbery
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in the West Midlands, in which the store owner was injured.
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NewsMPs launch wide-ranging business rates inquiry
MPs have launched a wide-ranging review into business rates, examining a number of areas including firms’ ability to pay rates and potential alternatives to property-based business taxes.
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NewsTeenager arrested following Surrey c-store armed robbery
A man has been charged and remanded in custody following an armed robbery at Frenches Convenience Store in Surrey, police have revealed.
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NewsOff licence chain Oddbins goes into administration
Off-licence chain Oddbins has gone into administration for the second time in a decade, following a decline in consumer spending, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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NewsLincolnshire Police appeal for Spar ATM attack witnesses
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an ATM attack at a Spar store in North Somercotes.
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NewsMan appears in court over knife-point robbery at Notts store
A man has appeared in court following a knife-wielding robbery on an M&H Discounts store in Nottinghamshire, police have revealed.
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NewsATM stolen from Spar store during opening hours
Police are investigating a cash machine burglary at a Spar store in the West Midlands, while the shop was still open with staff and shoppers inside.
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NewsConsumer confidence remains five points lower year on year
A long-running index measuring consumer confidence remained at the same level in January 2019 at -14, amid ongoing uncertainty over Brexit negotiations.
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NewsCheshire police appeal for witnesses of attempted robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in Widnes, Cheshire.
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NewsFirst university Co-op franchise store to open in Leeds
The first Co-op franchise store on a university campus is set to open in Leeds in February, as the group looks to actively recruit independent Nisa and Costcutter stores as franchisees.
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NewsCostcutter says Co-op Group supply deal lifts store standards
The introduction of more than 800 Co-op products into Costcutter-supplied stores is helping to drive standards across the group, Costcutter claims.
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NewsShop prices increase for fourth month in a row, says BRC
Shop prices have increased for the fourth month in a row, despite a period of post-Christmas discounting, according to new data.
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NewsCentral England Co-op reveals store-opening programme
Central England Co-op has announced plans to open nine new food stores and revamp dozens of existing sites in 2019.
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NewsM&S trials plastic 'take-back' scheme in eight stores
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced the launch of new recycling bins for non-recyclable plastic packaging as part of its plastic reduction drive.
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NewsScottish police on hunt for Co-op armed robbery suspect
Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a Co-op store in the Scottish Borders.
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NewsCamelot expects sales boost from week of opportunity
National Lottery retailers can expect increased sales and improved footfall thanks to the Lotto Must Be Won draw and a boosted EuroMillions jackpot, according to Camelot.
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NewsScottish retailers to trial reverse vending machines
Three independent retailers in Scotland have teamed up with the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF), recycling firm Viridor and reverse vending machine (RVM) manufacturer Envipco to deliver RVM trials.
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NewsMorrisons set to trial paper bags to cut plastic waste
Morrisons is set to trial paper carrier bags in eight of its stores in an attempt to reduce plastic waste.
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NewsScotmid opens new eco-friendly store next to Loch Ness
Scotmid Co-op has opened its state-of-the-art new eco-friendly store beside Loch Ness in the heart of the Highlands.
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NewsCostcutter and Co-op warn MPs of no-deal Brexit impact
The chief executives of the Co-op Group and Costcutter have joined forces with grocery multiples to warn MPs that their customers will be among the first to experience the realities of a no-deal Brexit.