News – Page 248
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NewsRetailers make final touches to Royal Wedding plans
Store owners across the country are bringing out the bunting ahead of the hugely-hyped royal wedding between HRH Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle on Saturday (19 May).
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NewsC-stores need to "step up their game" in food to go
C-store retailers need to “step up their game” to capitalise on the growing food-to-go market, with the decline in food to go missions in convenience suggesting shoppers are looking elsewhere, according to new HIM research.
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News'Unprecedented drop' in store footfall over March and April
Wet weather and a squeeze on consumer spending resulted in a 3.3% drop in the number of people visiting stores last month, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Springboard footfall and vacancies monitor.
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NewsMPs launch inquiry into the future of England's high streets
MPs have launched an inquiry into the future of England’s high streets and town centres.
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NewsCo-op Group to launch reverse vending machines in DRS trial
The Co-op Group is set to pioneer a deposit and return scheme (DRS) trial using reverse vending machines, with a view to rolling out the equipment to more stores.
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NewsSouthern Co-op posts rise in sales and store numbers
The Southern Co-op has announced a 9% rise in annual income to more than £430m and a 1.6% growth in like-for-like food sales.
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NewsRetailers win new Ford Transit vans in Weetabix promotion
Three retailers have been handed the keys to brand-new Ford Transit Courier vans after winning Weetabix’s Win a Van competition.
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NewsCo-op promises Nisa stores price cuts and 800 own brand lines
The Co-op Group has promised Nisa retailers access to an initial 800 Co-op own brand lines and cost price reductions of up to 20% on a number of lines, as well as continued access to Nisa’s Heritage own brand.
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NewsMorrisons registers strong start to the year
Morrisons has reported a group like-for-like sales increase of 3.6% (excluding fuel) in the 13 weeks to May 6, comprising equal 1.8% contributions from its retail and wholesale businesses.
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NewsWales to consider joining UK-wide deposit return scheme
The Welsh government is “considering” a UK based deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers, as part of a battery of measures to boost recycling and reduce waste.
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NewsCJ Lang & Son selects new company chairman
Scottish Spar retailer and distributor CJ Lang has announced the appointment of Jim Hepburn as its new company chairman
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NewsCo-op announces new Nisa ceo as takeover completes
The Co-op Group has completed its acquisition of Nisa Retail and announced former Tesco executive Ken Towle as chief executive of the distributor.
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NewsCentral England Co-op reveals action on mental health training
Central England Co-operative has revealed the action it has taken in mental health training and awareness ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week.
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NewsCo-op Group's takeover of Nisa gets final court approval
The Co-op Group’s takeover over Nisa has received final court approval, with completion set for Tuesday 8 May.
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NewsACS and SGF raise concerns with MPs over ATM removals
The ACS and SGF have raised concerns with MPs over the potential impact of the removal of ATMs on local consumers, especially in rural areas.
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NewsTamworth Co-op posts strong end-of-year results
Tamworth Co-operative has reported a total trading surplus of £1.19m for the year ending January 27, an 11% increase on the previous year.
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NewsUndercover op exposes scale of illicit tobacco blight
An undercover operation conducted for Japan Tobacco International in Staffordshire has revealed widespread availability of illegal tobacco
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News'Massive increase' in abuse against retail employees
The Home Office has reported that the number of assaults and threats committed against the wholesale and retail sector has risen significantly over the last year.
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NewsCo-op trials cutting-edge robot grocery deliveries
The Co-operative Group has been trialling robot grocery deliveries in and around Milton Keynes as part of an agreement with Starship Technologies.
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NewsAppleby Westward reports 5.2% rise in like-for-like sales
Appleby Westward, the South West Spar distributor, has announced a 5.2% increase in like-for-like sales for the first half of its financial year ending March 2018.