News – Page 216
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NewsIGD predicts further growth for the UK convenience sector
The UK convenience market is set to grow by £6.9bn in the next five years, to reach £48.2bn by 2024, according to a new forecast from IGD.
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NewsPolice launch appeal following two armed c-store robberies in Warrington
Cheshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses following two armed robberies at convenience stores in Warrington.
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NewsStore workers threatened with meat cleaver during Tameside robbery
Store workers were threatened by a man armed with a meat cleaver during an armed robbery at a McColl’s store in Greater Manchester.
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NewsCentral England Co-operative to open new store in Calow, Derbyshire
Central England Co-operative is set to open a new store in Derbyshire.
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NewsGang jailed for 25 years following north London c-store robbery
A gang of five men have been jailed for a total of almost 25 years following a knife-point robbery at a convenience store in north London.
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NewsPM to create 10,000 new prison places in crime crackdown
Boris Johnson has pledged to create 10,000 new prison places in an attempt to combat violent crime.
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NewsConvenience retailers demand government business rates reform
The chief executives of Costcutter, Spar and the Co-op Group have joined forces with grocery multiples to demand the government reform the “broken business rates system.”
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NewsNewcastle University to open first Co-op franchise store in North East
Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) is working with the Co-op Group to open its first franchise store in the North East.
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NewsTown centre vacancy rates hit four-year high in July
Town centre vacancy rates in the UK increased to a four-year high of 10.3% in July, according to new figures.
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NewsSpirits now the favourite choice for Father’s Day gifts
Spirits have become the top food and drink gift for Father’s Day, according to new research from HIM.
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NewsWest Yorkshire store worker injured during attempted armed robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a store worker was injured during an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in West Yorkshire.
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NewsGang convicted of carrying out 15 ATM attacks over 11 months
A gang of five men have been convicted of carrying out 15 ATM raids across northern England and Wales over an 11-month period until February this year.
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NewsMan jailed for machete-wielding robbery at an Essex McColl’s store
A man has been jailed for four years after brandishing a machete during an armed robbery at a McColl’s store in Essex.
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NewsCertas Energy signs partnership with Spar across its company-owned sites
Fuel supplier Certas Energy has announced Spar as its convenience partner across its 35 company-owned forecourt sites.
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NewsYorkshire Nisa store enjoys sales boost following fresh-focused refit
A family-run Nisa store in Yorkshire has enjoyed a boost in average basket spend and overall sales since its chilled offering was increased as part of a recent store refit.
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NewsBest-one launches new ‘Core Rewards’ rebate initiative
Bestway’s symbol group Best-one has launched a new initiative offering retailers a 5% rebate on selected products.
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NewsMan who attempted armed robbery jailed thanks to “bravery of staff”
A man who threatened staff workers with an imitation firearm at an Aldi in Newcastle-upon-Tyne has been jailed for nine years thanks to the “bravery” of staff, according to police.
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NewsFood industry body calls for competition waiver under no-deal Brexit
UK food and drinks manufacturers have urged the government to waive aspects of competition law in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsHealth campaigners call for calorie levy on processed foods
Health campaigners are calling on the UK government to introduce a new calorie levy on processed foods.
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Features and analysisThe modern convenience store
Shopper trends are evolving as fast as ever, meaning retailers and symbol groups are having to revisit their whole offer to remain relevant and sustainable. Here we look at some of the latest versions of a modern c-store.