All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 3
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NewsSouth West Spar group buys Dan Cocks’ former Premier store
Fast-growing Spar group Wessex Retail has acquired Whitstone Village Stores near Holsworthy, Devon, from former Premier retailer Dan Cocks.
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NewsIncidents of violence and abuse against shopworkers up 9%
Incidents of violence and abuse against shopworkers have risen to 424 each day, up 9% on last year, according to the British Retail Consortium’s latest annual crime survey.
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NewsPublic Health England rues smokers’ “false fears” over vaping
Public Health England (PHE) has voiced its concerns that the US lung disease outbreak has affected smokers’ views on e-cigarettes in the UK, as it reiterates its advice that vaping is much less harmful than smoking.
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NewsFuel mission drives just 19% of forecourt visits, research reveals
The UK forecourt market has evolved to such an extent that only 19% of shoppers cite fuel as their main reason for visiting, according to new research predicting 3.8% sales growth within forecourt c-stores in 2020.
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NewsSainsbury’s supply deal a hit at new Simply Fresh store
Simply Fresh’s Sainsbury’s-supplied convenience store in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, has received a “phenomenal” reaction from its customers, according to the symbol group’s creative director Davinder Jheeta.
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NewsBudget: Chancellor under increasing pressure to deliver rates reform
The Chancellor is under increasing pressure to push ahead with business rates reform in the 11 March Budget, following the intervention of organisations representing thousands of businesses.
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NewsConsultation on mandatory introduction of E10 fuel grade announced
The Department for Transport is consulting on plans to require fuel retailers to offer the E10 fuel grade from 2021, as part of the government’s Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) scheme.
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NewsMinimum Unit Pricing in Wales welcomed by independent c-stores
Independent c-store retailers in Wales have broadly welcomed the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol today (2 March).
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NewsGovernment urged to act on rate review after dismissing MPs’ concerns
The government has broadly defended business rates and dismissed concerns raise by MPs on the Treasury Select Committee, prompting calls to act on its pledge to undertake a fundamental review of the system.
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NewsStores' Deposit Return Scheme concerns raised in Westminster debate
Parliament heard concerns about the impact of a Deposit Return Scheme on small retailers in England and Wales during the second reading of the Environment Bill yesterday (26 February).
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NewsWhich? urges Chancellor to use Budget to protect access to cash
Consumer group Which? has called on the Chancellor to take action in next month’s Budget to protect free access to cash.
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NewsMcColl’s reports “encouraging” start to 2020 following annual sales loss
McColl’s Retail Group has announced an “encouraging” start to 2020, with like-for-like sales up 0.5% in the 11 weeks ending 9 February.
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NewsHealth Lottery announces new prize draws worth £100,000
The Health Lottery has announced two new prize draws worth £100,000 every Wednesday and Sunday, from 1 April.
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NewsTwo-thirds of UK vape stores ‘at risk’ of selling to minors
Two-thirds of UK vape stores are ‘at risk’ of selling to minors, according to test purchasing results organised by JTI.
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NewsSimply Fresh to extend Sainsbury’s supply trial following positive results
Simply Fresh is launching the second phase of its supply trial with Sainsbury’s following better-than-expected results in the first trial store in Willesden, London.
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NewsCentral England Co-op urges shoppers to embrace Fairtrade Fortnight
Central England Co-op is urging customers to ‘do good at home and overseas’ this Fairtrade Fortnight by supporting both farmers abroad and those less fortunate in their own communities.
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Features and analysisTaking a swipe at food waste
Could mobile phone technology hold the answer to cutting food waste? C-Store talks to retailers such as Hendersons who are seeing success from apps that help sell-through reduced lines
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NewsRetailers affected by flooding eligible for financial support
Retailers in England affected by flooding following the recent storms will be eligible for 100% business rates relief for at least three months, under a package of support announced by the government.
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NewsCo-op launches TV ad showcasing recyclable packaging credentials
A new TV advert from the Co-op Group highlights the benefits to the environment of its recyclable pizza packaging.
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NewsAsda reports 1.3% decline in like-for-like quarterly sales
Like-for-like sales at Asda declined by 1.3% excluding petrol in the final three months of 2019, on the back “challenging market conditions”.