News – Page 173
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Features and analysisScotmid opens new butchery counter at Broxburn store
Scotmid is working with Border Meats on the new butchery counter.
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Features and analysisSeven stores in Thanet closed over illicit tobacco sales
Seven stores in Thanet have been closed following a multi-agency illicit tobacco operation.
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Features and analysisSenior changes announced at Parfetts
Guy Swindell and Noel Robinson will take on joint managing director roles from 1 January 2022.
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Features and analysisCamelot unveils new 'Naked' campaign for EuroMillions Super Jackpot draw
Camelot has launched a new National Lottery ad campaign for the special £107m EuroMillions Super Jackpot draw.
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Features and analysisOne Stop launches new ‘Enjoy Summer’ consumer campaign
One Stop has launched a new Summer campaign aimed at giving back to its customers.
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Features and analysisNew retail energy market for microbusinesses consultation launched
Ofgem hopes to improve the experience of microbusinesses in the retail energy market.
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Features and analysisPayPoint aims to ‘embed’ itself within convenience channel
PayPoint has outlined a series of plans for the next 12 months to grow the offering within convenience.
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Features and analysisSpar to invest £125m over the next 12 months
Spar is to invest £125m over the next year in its stores, supply chain and IT.
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Features and analysisPayPoint and Snappy Shopper create home delivery partnership
PayPoint and Snappy Shopper have entered into partnership to allow retailers to offer a home delivery service.
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Features and analysisViolence and abuse against shopworkers continues to rise
Incidents of violence or abuse against shopworkers rose 7% last year.
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Features and analysisBolton stores face licence action over illicit tobacco
Nine stores in Bolton have had their licences revoked or suspended for selling illicit tobacco.
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Features and analysisAMACOR opens 14th Nisa store in Bradford
The group aims to have 20 stores by the end of 2021.
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Features and analysisRetailer to open five new Co-op stores this summer
Sivathasan Kailasapillai is to invest £2m in growing his Co-op portfolio.
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Features and analysisParfetts launches new off-licence fascia The Local
The new fascia is aimed at off-licence retailers.
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Features and analysisHorizon inquiry made statutory by government
The inquiry into the Post Office’s Horizon software has been strengthened by the government.
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Features and analysisRetailers warned against card payment scam
Retailers have been warned to be vigilant following a spate of transactions using stolen bank cards in the north of England.
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Features and analysisShopper visits to convenience stores continue to rise
Visit frequency and spend rose however the number of items per basket dipped.
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Features and analysisRetailer sentenced to 260 hours of unpaid work for illicit tobacco sales
The retailer continued to sell illicit tobacco despite warnings from Trading Standards.
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Features and analysisSteve Bassett reports sales success at his Bitterne Park store
Southampton retailer Steve Bassett is reporting strong sales growth since his switch to Simply Fresh earlier this year.
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Features and analysisHarj Dhasee announces switch from Nisa to Simply Fresh
Cotswold-based retailer Harj Dhasee is to switch from Nisa to the new Simply Fresh supplied by Sainsbury’s model.