News – Page 238
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Features and analysisCash in on rate relief
Retailers with eligible sites can expect to receive a discount on their next rates bill. C-Store outlines the detail and potential obstacles ahead.
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NewsTeenagers arrested over violent robbery in Brighton c-store
Three teenagers have been arrested following a violent robbery in a Brighton convenience store, in which a store worker was injured, police have revealed.
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NewsCotswolds retailers star in National Lottery advert
Camelot has announced the release of a new National Lottery TV advert, featuring Cotswolds-based independent retailers Jon and Michaela Maslen-Jones.
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NewsMan charged following armed robbery in Scottish c-store
A man has been charged following an armed robbery at a Co-op store in the Scottish Borders.
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NewsFresh food demand drives grocery sales, says Nielsen
Grocery sales increased by +3.3% in January, driven by consumer demand for healthy products, according to Nielsen data.
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NewsTrack and Trace delay 'puts tobacco sales at risk'
The supply of tobacco products to retailers could be put in jeopardy unless HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes the details of the application process for tobacco Track and Trace codes without delay, retailers fear.
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NewsRetailer injured in West Midlands convenience store robbery
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in the West Midlands, in which the store owner was injured.
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NewsMPs launch wide-ranging business rates inquiry
MPs have launched a wide-ranging review into business rates, examining a number of areas including firms’ ability to pay rates and potential alternatives to property-based business taxes.
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NewsTeenager arrested following Surrey c-store armed robbery
A man has been charged and remanded in custody following an armed robbery at Frenches Convenience Store in Surrey, police have revealed.
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NewsOff licence chain Oddbins goes into administration
Off-licence chain Oddbins has gone into administration for the second time in a decade, following a decline in consumer spending, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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NewsLincolnshire Police appeal for Spar ATM attack witnesses
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an ATM attack at a Spar store in North Somercotes.
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NewsMan appears in court over knife-point robbery at Notts store
A man has appeared in court following a knife-wielding robbery on an M&H Discounts store in Nottinghamshire, police have revealed.
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NewsATM stolen from Spar store during opening hours
Police are investigating a cash machine burglary at a Spar store in the West Midlands, while the shop was still open with staff and shoppers inside.
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NewsConsumer confidence remains five points lower year on year
A long-running index measuring consumer confidence remained at the same level in January 2019 at -14, amid ongoing uncertainty over Brexit negotiations.
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NewsCheshire police appeal for witnesses of attempted robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in Widnes, Cheshire.
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NewsFirst university Co-op franchise store to open in Leeds
The first Co-op franchise store on a university campus is set to open in Leeds in February, as the group looks to actively recruit independent Nisa and Costcutter stores as franchisees.
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NewsCostcutter says Co-op Group supply deal lifts store standards
The introduction of more than 800 Co-op products into Costcutter-supplied stores is helping to drive standards across the group, Costcutter claims.
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NewsShop prices increase for fourth month in a row, says BRC
Shop prices have increased for the fourth month in a row, despite a period of post-Christmas discounting, according to new data.
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NewsCentral England Co-op reveals store-opening programme
Central England Co-op has announced plans to open nine new food stores and revamp dozens of existing sites in 2019.
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NewsM&S trials plastic 'take-back' scheme in eight stores
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced the launch of new recycling bins for non-recyclable plastic packaging as part of its plastic reduction drive.