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NewsWilliam Reed introduces show deals at NCS
Exhibitors at the National Convenience Show will be able to offer visitors exclusive deals at the event after organiser William Reed signed a partnership with Valassis, the UK’s largest coupon and voucher services provider.
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Features and analysisValentine's Day gallery
As the feeling of love intensifies this Valentine’s Day, independent retailers are match-making romantics with the perfect gifts to spoil their loved ones. Check out some of their creative displays here.
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NewsSupermarket sales hit six-month high in January
Sales at the UK’s leading supermarkets rose by the highest year-on-year rate for over six months in January, against a backdrop of continuing inflation, according to new Nielsen figures.
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NewsRetailers urged to prepare for soft drinks levy
Landmark Wholesale is advising retailers to prepare for the shift towards the low-sugar drinks category, ahead of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) coming into force on April 6.
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NewsMcColl's launches online training to employees
McColl’s has launched an online training initiative to all of its 22,000 employees.
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Features and analysisWheels of commerce
You might think that the multiples have home delivery and click and collect all sewn up, but new players are helping to open up the market to c-store retailers ready to step up a gear. C-Store talks to store owners who are proving that they too can deliver
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NewsSGF report highlights extent of in-store crime
Almost all Scottish c-store retailers experience theft on a daily basis, according to the Scottish Grocers Federation.
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NewsNational Convenience Show to offer digital masterclasses
This year’s National Convenience Show (16-18 April 2018) will shine a light on the latest digital advances, helping convenience retailers engage more with social media in order to increase footfall and sales.
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NewsStores call for energy drink age restrictions
National legislation to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s would be welcomed by independent retailers, according to research by C-Store.
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NewsTesco appoints Booker’s Wilson as UK retail and wholesale CEO
Tesco has announced Booker chief executive Charles Wilson will become CEO of the multiple’s retail and wholesale operations after completion of the groups’ merger.
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NewsScotfresh names Mark Steven as new managing director
Glasgow-based c-store chain Scotfresh has appointed experienced industry executive Mark Steven as its new managing director.
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NewsHeart of England Co-op targets more store openings
Heart of England Co-operative Society is setting its sights on more store openings as part of a £6m investment programme, buoyed by positive results over the Christmas trading period.
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NewsEnergy efficiency 'cashback' incentive for Scottish retailers
Scottish retailers who successfully apply for a government loan to invest in energy efficiency improvements will receive up to £10,000 cashback, under a new scheme announced today (1 February).
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NewsSGF warns against Scottish plan to ban promotions
Scottish government plans to restrict promotions on foods high in fat, salt and sugar would heap considerable costs on to convenience retailers, the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) has warned.
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NewsHigh-profile Spar store damaged in night-time ATM ram-raid
Spar retailer Julian Taylor-Green’s store in Lindford, Hampshire, has fallen victim to a night-time ram-raid .
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NewsM&S reduces Simply Food store-opening programme
Marks & Spencer has put the brakes on its Simply Food store-opening programme as part of a programme to “modernise” its UK store estate.
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NewsMinister underlines government support for rural shops
The minister for rural affairs has highlighted the importance of rural shops to their communities and underlined the government’s commitment to offering a “helping hand”.
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NewsCo-op Group signs product placement deal with ITV
The Co-operative group is set to open a shop on Coronation Street, following a lucrative product placement deal.
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NewsC-store owner hails impact of 24-hour post office branch
An independent retailer has hailed the impact of a 24-hour post office branch in his new central London c-store, as a raft of other shop owners prepare to open branches in the capital.
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NewsConference to explore growth in the food to go market
The fast-growing food to go market is the focus of a major conference and study tour in London next week.