All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 29
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News£9.66: The real hourly cost of employment, SGF claims
The real minimum hourly cost of employment is £9.66 when additional costs such as pensions and National Insurance contributions are taken into account, according to data released by the Scottish Grocers Federation.
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NewsIndustry holds its breath on consolidation
The month of November looks set to be a pivotal one in the history of the independent convenience store industry as the much-anticipated wave of consolidation starts to take shape.
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Features and analysisNisa Marsh Farm, Luton
Barry Patel’s 20-year dedication to the Marsh Farm estate in Luton paid off this summer when he got the chance to open a 4,800sq ft new-build Nisa store.
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NewsCostcutter still exploring "all possible opportunities"
Costcutter is continuing to “explore all possible opportunities” over its future supply arrangements, more than two months after promising a formal announcement to its members.
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NewsNisa members to attend second round of Co-op roadshows
Nisa members have another chance this week to give feedback on the Co-op Group’s proposed takeover offer at the second round of regional roadshows held by Nisa and Co-op management.
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op announces 6.8% rise in food sales
Lincolnshire Co-op has announced a 6.8% rise in annual sales at its food stores, driven by chilled, food to go and significant growth in local products.
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NewsP&H confirms potential takeover by The Carlyle Group
Palmer and Harvey has confirmed it has entered a period of exclusivity with The Carlyle Group ahead of a planned takeover by the buyout firm.
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NewsConviviality Retail offers retailers incentives to join franchises
Retailers are being offered an upfront payment of up to £50,000 to switch to a Bargain Booze or Select Convenience franchise under a new financing scheme from brand owner Conviviality Retail.
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NewsNisa and Co-op given food for thought at merger meetings
Nisa members have given their feedback on the Co-op Group’s proposed takeover offer at regional roadshows held by Nisa and Co-op management last week.
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NewsTRA calls for government action on illicit tobacco
The Tobacco Retailer’s Alliance has called on the government to introduce a limit on the amount of tobacco that can be brought back into the UK after Brexit, as part of a series of recommendations aimed at tackling illicit tobacco.
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NewsMinister pledges to help retailers claim business rates relief
High streets minister Jake Berry MP has pledged to intervene on retailers’ behalf if local authorities fail to respond to requests for business rates relief.
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NewsNisa members react to Co-op offer ahead of roadshows
Nisa members are pressing for more details about the proposed Co-operative Group takeover ahead of regional meetings next week which Nisa members, management and Co-op representatives will attend.
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NewsGovernment to match all donations to Farm Africa project
Farm Africa has been successful in securing UK Aid Match, a three-month campaign run by the Department for International Development which will match every donation from the UK public.
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NewsBooker announces positive like-for-likes despite tobacco slump
Booker has announced a 2.7% increase in like-for-like sales in the first half, despite a slump in tobacco sales.
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NewsJTI removes 30th gantry following illicit tobacco seizures
JTI has removed its 30th gantry following three seizures of illicit tobacco at a Slough-based store.
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NewsNisa board recommends £137.5m Co-op offer to members
The board of Nisa Retail has unanimously recommended to its shareholders a takeover offer of up to £137.5m from The Co-operative Group.
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News'Premiumisation' of cork-sealed wine highlighted
New research suggests that consumers are willing to pay an average £1.52 more for wines sealed with a cork than those with screwcaps.
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NewsIRI competition marks launch of analytics solution for c-stores
IRI has this week launched a competition for convenience retailers to win one of two Business Optimisation projects worth £5,000 to mark the launch of a new analytics solution.
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NewsCentral England Co-op posts robust like-for-like sales growth
Central England Cooperative has announced a 4.4% increase in like-for-like sales in its convenience stores for the first half of 2017.
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NewsGove eyes deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
Environment secretary Michael Gove has announced a new call for evidence on a bottle deposit return scheme in England.