News – Page 236
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NewsPolice investigate 90-second ATM ram raid in open store
West Midlands Police are investigating an armed ATM ram raid at a convenience store in Birmingham that lasted just 90 seconds.
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NewsStaff threatened during Morecambe store armed robbery
Lancashire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses following a gun-wielding armed robbery at a Supersaver store in Morecambe.
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NewsSussex convenience store ATM ram-raid caught on CCTV
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after an ATM ram-raid at a convenience store near Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, was caught on CCTV.
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NewsMan jailed after Essex store worker "swatted away" gun in robbery
A man has been jailed for six-and-a-half years in total following an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in Clacton.
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NewsC-stores forced to accept empty bottles in DRS proposal
The UK government has launched its long-awaited consultation into a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers, which could force small shops to accept empty drinks cans and bottles for recycling.
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NewsMcColl’s profits fall following supply chain disruption
McColl’s Retail Group has announced an 8.1% increase in total revenue in the year ending 25 November 2018, but supply chain disruption was blamed for a drop in pre-tax profit to £7.9m.
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NewsFood sales strengthen in January, says ONS
The quantity of food sales in January returned to the strong growth experienced in the summer months at 3.2%, following a general slowdown throughout 2018, according to official new data.
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NewsFour men jailed following West Yorkshire Co-op burglary
Four men have each been jailed for four years following a burglary at a Co-op Group store in West Yorkshire.
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NewsA.F. Blakemore acquires Philpotts prepared food stores
A.F. Blakemore has acquired the Philpotts chain of 21 prepared-food stores, following the administration of parent company Patisserie Valerie.
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NewsTwo men jailed following Cumbria McColl's ATM ram-raid
Two men have been jailed for three years following an ATM ram raid at a McColl’s store in Cumbria.
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NewsTwo men jailed following Cumbria ATM McColl's ram-raid
Two men have been jailed for three years following an ATM ram raid at a McColl’s store in Cumbria.
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NewsPolice issue appeal following spate of Sheffield ram raids
South Yorkshire Police have issued an appeal for witnesses, following ram raids on four commercial properties, including two convenience stores and a petrol station in Sheffield.
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NewsCoca-Cola invites c-stores to join Great British Spring Clean
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced that it is supporting this year’s Great British Spring Clean as part of a long-term partnership with Keep Britain Tidy, encouraging retailers to engage their community in clearing up their local area.
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NewsHome Office minister to examine options to tackle retail crime
Home Office minister Victoria Atkins has promised to examine options for providing further protections for retail staff from violence and abuse.
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NewsGun-wielding robbery thwarted by "brave" c-store worker
Police are appealing for information on two armed robberies at a c-store in Greater Manchester, one of which was thwarted by a “brave” intervention by a member of staff.
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NewsCo-op Group ready to deliver franchising "at scale"
The Co-op Group has announced it now has the capability to deliver franchising “at scale”, while launching a new website and setting out criteria for potential franchisees.
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NewsCMA extends deadline on Asda-Sainsbury’s merger probe
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) has extended its deadline for a final decision on the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda by eight weeks.
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NewsPolice appeal after Scottish c-store ATM ram raid
Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of offences across the Scottish Lowlands, including an attempted ATM ram raid at a c-store in Lothian.
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NewsFood industry bodies demand "pause" on policy reforms
More than 30 food industry trade bodies have called on the government to “pause” key consultations affecting the industry, including a Deposit Return Scheme for England and Wales, until Brexit uncertainty is over.
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NewsLidl pushes forward with expansion plans
Lidl’s aggressive expansion plans are continuing apace with a number of openings scheduled in the months to come.