All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 5
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NewsCentral England Co-op supports shoplifter rehab scheme in Birmingham
Central England Co-op has linked up with West Midlands Police to support a pioneering scheme in Birmingham aimed at helping prolific shoplifters enter rehab and turn their lives around.
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NewsSingh’s Premier enjoys Sheffield United’s success at Bramall Lane stall
Sheffield-based c-store retailer Singh’s Premier is reaping the rewards of Sheffield United’s Premier League success this season, thanks to its new stall at the club’s Bramall Lane stadium.
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NewsCJ Lang announces rise in retail and wholesale festive sales
Scottish Spar wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang has reported “strong” sales over the Christmas period.
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NewsProperty specialists predict rise in convenience franchising in 2020
The retail property market will see a rise in convenience franchising and continued offloading of large supermarkets by the multiples in 2020, according to business property specialist Christie & Co.
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NewsSimply Fresh trials Sainsbury’s supply deal at West London store
Simply Fresh has launched a trial with Sainsbury’s to stock around 2,000 of the supermarket group’s own label and branded products at its Old Oak Lane store in Willesden, London.
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NewsCentral England Co-op reports 3.5% rise in Christmas sales
Central England Co-op is the latest regional Co-op society to announce positive festive results, with sales up by 3.5% in the three weeks ending 4 January.
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NewsGovernment under mounting pressure to take action on retail violence
The industry has reiterated calls to the government to take action to tackle violence and abuse towards shopworkers.
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NewsLocal range fuels Lincolnshire Co-op’s seasonal sales boost
Lincolnshire Co-op has announced a 7.2% rise in food store sales over the festive period from 14 December to 4 January, driven in part by the popularity of its Love Local range.
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NewsACS joins forces with Alzheimer’s Society in dementia campaign
The ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has launched a campaign in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society to help convenience retailers better understand and support customers living with dementia.
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NewsScottish One Stop retailer helps win reprieve from “crippling” roadworks
A One Stop franchisee in West Lothian has helped pressurise a gas company into pausing roadworks that were crippling her business.
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NewsUK high street footfall declined by -3.5% in December
High street footfall declined by -3.5% in the UK in December, according to new Springboard data.
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NewsAmount of sugar sold in soft drinks drops by -29%, study reveals
The total amount of sugar sold in soft drinks in the UK dropped by -29% between 2015-2018, according to new research demonstrating how public health improvements can be “consistent with successful business practices”.
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NewsSouthern Co-op launches £100,000 fund aimed at reducing retail crime
The Southern Co-op has launched a £100,000 Safer Neighborhood Fund aimed at reducing retail crime.
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NewsAppleby Westward reports 5.6% like-for-like rise in festive sales
South West Spar distributor Appleby Westward has announced a 5.6% increase in like-for-like wholesale sales over the two-week Christmas and new year trading period.
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NewsPolice appeal for witnesses to “distressing” c-store robbery in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to a “very distressing” convenience store robbery in Bedford, in which a staff member was in fear of his life.
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NewsBooker sales grow “strongly” over past 19 weeks, Tesco reveals
Booker’s like-for-like sales increased by 4.1% in the 19 weeks to 4 January despite a “subdued” market, according to Tesco’s third quarter and Christmas trading statement.
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NewsNisa-supplied Co-op bacon sku named least salty among supermarkets
A Co-op own brand bacon sku has been named the least salty of all supermarket bacon products in a hard-hitting new study accusing manufacturers of putting “profits before the health of the nation”.
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NewsGreggs reports “exceptional year” on back of vegan sausage roll and core range
Greggs has reported a 13.5% rise in total sales in the year ending 28 December 2019, driven by strong demand across its traditional ranges and the “huge popularity” of its vegan sausage roll.
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NewsNisa’s Making A Difference Locally charity raises £850,000 in 2019
Nisa retailers helped raise almost £850,000 for charities last year, through the group’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) initiative.
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NewsSouthern Co-op announces 4.7% rise in like-for-like Christmas sales
The Southern Co-operative has announced a 4.7% increase in like-for-like sales over the four-week Christmas period.