All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 38
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NewsCMA approves McColl's acquisition of 298 Co-op stores
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has given final approval to McColl’s acquisition of 298 convenience stores from the Co-operative Group.
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NewsAppleby Westward exceeds store recruitment target
Appleby Westward, the South West Spar distributor, is more than 50% ahead of its store recruitment target for 2016 after breaking the 300 mark.
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Features and analysisSpar Colyton, Devon
Vic Price relocated from the West Midlands to rural Devon where he returned to his Spar roots and established himself at the heart of the local community.
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NewsResearch identifies last-minute Christmas sales opportunities
C-stores should offer ‘solution-driven retailing’ up to and including Christmas Day to cater for the 20% of shoppers who leave their food and drink purchases until the week before 25 December, research suggests.
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NewsBestway signs partnership with fuel supplier Certas Energy
Bestway Wholesale has signed an agreement with UK fuel supplier Certas Energy to be a preferred retail partner across its independent Gulf and Pace branded sites.
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NewsGuidance on roadworks compensation outdated, says MP
Local authority guidance on compensating small businesses affected by roadworks has effectively become irrelevant and must be updated, according to an MP backing C-Store’s Works Must Pay campaign.
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NewsP&H expands Direct Van Sales operation with Bakedirect
Palmer and Harvey (P&H) is expanding its Direct Van Sales operation with the launch of P&H Bakedirect in Greater London.
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NewsSugar tax to be enforced in April 2018, ministers confirm
The government has confirmed that the soft drinks levy will be introduced in April 2018, despite industry opposition.
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NewsSouth West Spar retailer to partner Deliveroo
A South West Spar group is the latest independent retailer to partner Deliveroo to offer alcohol through its delivery service.
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NewsAutumn Statement: NLW to rise, 100% rural rate relief
Retailers face higher employment costs after the chancellor confirmed today that the National Living Wage would rise to £7.50 per hour in April 2017.
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NewsMorrisons to pilot new c-store offer and revive Safeway brand
Morrisons is set to pilot a new convenience store offer in partnership with Palmer & Harvey, while reviving the Safeway brand as a wholesale range for independent retailers.
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NewsConsumer spending unaffected by Brexit, says report
Consumer spending remains resilient in the face of Brexit, with 82% of shoppers reporting that the vote to leave the European Union has not changed their spending habits, according to new research.
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NewsPlans to block business rates appeals could cost SMEs £700m
Government plans to stop businesses appealing incorrect business rates calculations could cost small firms up to £700m in unfair taxes, according to new research.
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NewsSmall stores face higher fees for broadcasting music
C-stores face a larger fee for broadcasting through a single radio or television under new proposals from PRS for Music.
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NewsSWA appeals against Scottish minimum pricing ruling
The Scotch Whisky Association has opted to appeal to the UK Supreme Court against minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Scotland.
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NewsPaul Stone stores to supply alcohol for Deliveroo
High-profile retailer Paul Stone is set to become Deliveroo’s alcohol supplier for Manchester.
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NewsHancock brothers launch new confectionery wholesaler
The next generation in the Hancock family have launched a new UK wholesale confectionery business four years after selling the Hancocks Holdings empire to its current owners.
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NewsClegg issues warning over post-Brexit trade
Former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg MP has warned of the impact on the food and drink industry of striking trade deals with non-EU countries in the wake of Brexit.