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Morrisons on track to become a £1bn wholesaler
The supply deal with McColl’s, plus links with Amazon and Rontec, will drive turnover
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Motor Fuel Group set to add 17 new sites to estate
The acquisitions will take the forecourt operator’s network to 422 sites
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Costcutter launches biggest ever Freshers Week campaign
The group is giving out more than 5,000 goody bags to uni students
Morrisons on track to become a £1bn wholesaler
The supply deal with McColl’s, plus links with Amazon and Rontec, will drive turnover
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Scotmid wins Fair Tax Mark for second successive year
Scotmid Co-operative, which operates more than 350 stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, has won the Fair Tax Mark for the second consecutive year.
Bumper EuroMillions draws set to boost retail sales
National Lottery retailers are expected to see a surge in sales and footfall, with two EuroMillions draws taking place over the next month.
Foodservice drives sales growth for wholesalers
Sales at UK grocery wholesalers grew 0.3% to almost £30bn in 2016, driven by increases in the foodservice market.
Shell expands UK retail partnership with Budgens
Shell UK has announced the expansion of its partnership with Booker-owned Budgens by opening new stores at Shell sites across the country.
MRH acquires South West Spar group Chartman Retail
Forecourt operator MRH has acquired independent Spar group Chartman Retail, which owns 11 sites in the South West.
HubBox announces click and collect partnership with Payzone
Click and collect technology firm, HubBox, has partnered with payment provider Payzone to expand its network of collection points.
Michael O'Loughlin joins Motor Fuel Group
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has announced former Applegreen UK managing director Michael O’Loughlin as its new md for acquisitions and business development.
JW Filshill increases operating profit on the back of flat sales
Glasgow KeyStore wholesaler JW Filshill has reported an increased operating profit of £1.1m despite a 0.5% fall in revenue.
Contactless payments in c-stores soar by 101% in value
Spending via contactless transactions soared by 101% in the last 12 months, reports Barclaycard
Spar International pioneers Belarus expansion
Spar International has formed a partnership that will make the symbol group the first international retailer to open in the Republic of Belarus, in the former Soviet Union.
McColl's hails "step change" from acquired Co-op stores
McColl’s Retail Group has trumpeted a “step change” in sales growth, driven by the integration of 298 new convenience stores it acquired from the Co-op Group
BRC warns of rising fruit and veg prices this winter
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is warning that the price of fruit and vegetables will rise over the next few months as the availability of UK seasonal produce wanes.
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Multiple ambition
A second store is a huge commitment, but has by no means put us off adding to our retail site portfolio, writes Northern Ireland retailer Donna Mullan.
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Strong foundation
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The cost of living
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Know your shopper Ys and Zs
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Healthy progress
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Promote your local value
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Get ready for back-to-school
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Tipping point
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A healthy challenge
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Becoming a multi-site retailer
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Enhance the shopper's experience
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Post-election priorities
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The big question
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Come together
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Make easy shopping a priority
