News – Page 249
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NewsPost Office cleared to acquire Payzone bill payments arm
The Post Office has been given the go-ahead to complete its acquisition of the Payzone bill payment business by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsShoppers reveal appetite for more discounters
More than 60% of shoppers think it would be either necessary or useful if more discounter stores opened on the high street and in their neighbourhoods, according to new HIM research.
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NewsMillennials forecast to boost Halloween spend this year
The UK public is forecast to increase its Halloween spend by 5% to £419m this year compared to 2017, driven by young Millennials, according to new Mintel research.
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NewsLatest figures don't reveal full extent of shop theft, says ACS
Latest official figures revealing only a modest increase in shoplifting do not reveal the true extent of theft against retailers, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsCanada stores call for cannabis and tobacco consistency
Canadian convenience stores are calling on the government to apply the same packaging and labelling restrictions to both tobacco and cannabis products following their legalisation yesterday (17 October.)
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NewsFrozen food category in consistent sales growth
Frozen food sales are continuing to storm ahead, with the category now worth more than £6.2bn and up 4.8% year on year.
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NewsEast of England Co-op highlights success of food waste scheme
East of England Co-operative has seen a 25% reduction in both food waste and the cost of waste disposal since it started selling products past their ‘best before’ date at discounted prices.
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NewsCo-op Group continues to buck trend as grocery sales slow
The Co-op Group has once again outperformed the big four as recent overall grocery sales slowed following a record summer of spending, according to new Nielson data.
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NewsLifestyle Express estate buoyed by 30 new stores
Lifestyle Express has added 30 stores to its estate after joining forces with Essex-based Time Wholesale Services and its retail club members
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NewsBay Bashir enjoys instant rewards after Go Local switch
Middlesbrough retailer Bay Bashir has enjoyed an immediate sales and margin boost after switching his five stores to Parfett’s Go Local fascia a month ago.
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NewsSpar Parkfoot sponsors England Women's rugby player
Kent-based forecourt operator Spar Parkfoot has announced its continued sponsorship of England Women’s rugby player, and former store employee, Rosie Galligan.
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NewsCalls for clarity as Track and Trace tobacco regulations loom
Concerns are mounting about the lack of communication and clarity around how ‘Track and Trace’ regulations will affect convenience retailers and the time they will have to prepare.
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NewsMP tables bill to protect retail workers from abuse
A new bill tabled in Parliament aims to protect retail workers who sell age-restricted products.
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NewsPaul Cheema's Channel 4 slot prompts outpouring of support
High-profile Nisa retailer Paul Cheema, co-owner of Malcolm’s Stores in Coventry, has received messages of support from shoppers and fellow retailers after taking part in Channel 4’s Dispatches programme.
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NewsPost Office appoints Amanda Jones as retail sales director
Amanda Jones, a former Conviviality and Nisa executive, has been appointed retail sales director at the Post Office.
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NewsUndercover op exposes scale of South Wales' illicit tobacco trade
An undercover operation has exposed the prevalence of illicit tobacco in South Wales, with a third (32%) of stores visited found to be selling it.
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NewsLottery retailers star in Camelot's latest TV campaign
National Lottery operator Camelot is launching a new National Lottery marketing campaign, featuring four convenience store retailers.
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NewsTobacco picture warnings to be replaced in 'no deal' Brexit
All current picture health warnings on tobacco products will need to be replaced with a new set of Australian versions in the event that the UK leaves the European Union with a ‘no deal.’
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NewsScotmid Co-op unveils first reverse vending machine
Scotmid Co-operative has unveiled its first reverse vending machine to recycle soft drink cans and plastic bottles.
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NewsSouthern Co-op franchisees introduce self-serve tills
Franchisees of the Southern Co-op have successfully introduced self-serve checkouts in a number of Welcome-branded stores.