All articles by Simon Banks – Page 13
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Plastic bags now fourth most frequently stolen item
Plastic and reusable carrier bags are now the fourth most frequently stolen item, as shoplifters cost retailers a massive £800m per year.
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Nisa appoints former Amazon exec as head of IT operations
Nisa has announced the appointment of former Amazon executive, Steven Cook as its new head of IT operations.
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Scotmid Co-operative launches mobile app
Scotmid Co-operative has announced a new smart phone application to provide special offers and benefits to members will be available later this month.
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Booker Q3 like-for-like sales dip 3.1% in "challenging market"
The Booker Group has announced a 3.1% decline in third quarter like-for-like sales, although Budgens and Londis are “settling in well”.
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Bestway Wholesale reports drop in annual turnover
Bestway Wholesale has announced a drop in annual turnover from £2.37bn to £2.27bn for the financial year ending June 30, while pre-tax profits fell from £49.2m to £44.6m.
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Target time-saving meals, says research
Customers are seeking quick and easy meal time solutions from their local c-stores, according to research from HIM Research & Consulting.
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Battling against the elements
As the UK witnesses record rainfall and devastating flooding, c-stores must be prepared and protect their businesses against storm damage.
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Supermarket sales up 8% over Christmas week
UK Supermarkets experienced an 8% increase in year-on-year consumer spend during the week ending Boxing Day, according to new data from Nielsen.
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Alcohol sales won't go flat, say retailers
Retailers remain confident that strict new alcohol guidelines and anti-drinking campaigns won’t put a cork in sales of beers, wines and spirits.
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Waitrose like-for-like sales down over Christmas
Waitrose has revealed a 1.2% fall in like-for-like sales over the six-week Christmas period.
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Costcutter launches major value campaign until March
Costcutter has announced the extension of its traditional January promotions until the middle of March as part of a major value campaign.
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Theresa May MP opens new Londis store in Maidenhead
Home Secretary Theresa May MP officially opened a new Londis store in Maidenhead on December 19.
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Bestway Wholesale to celebrate 40 years in 2016
Bestway Wholesale will celebrate 40 years since opening its first cash and carry depot in 1976 next year.
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ACS and Crimestoppers offer reward for armed robber identity
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to £10,000 to identify a man believed responsible for a series of robberies across Birmingham and the Black Country.
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Simply Fresh Twitter campaign offers festive treats
Simply Fresh has been getting into the Christmas spirit through its latest digital campaign, giving customers the chance to win festive-themed goodies.
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Spar to offer big brand offers in the new year
Spar has announced a series of big brand ‘half price or better’ offers will land in c-stores in the new year.
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C-stores in Cumbria battle against the storm to stay open
C-stores in Cumbria have played an integral role in supporting communities affected by Storm Desmond.
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Sussex Police and Southern Co-op launch business wardens
Sussex Police have joined forces with the Southern Co-operative to target crime against local businesses in Littlehampton and Eastbourne.
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McColl’s announces sales growth but like-for-likes down
McColl’s Retail Group has revealed a 2.7% growth in sales for the final quarter, with the decline in like-for-like sales less than in the previous quarter.
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A.F. Blakemore reports rise in sales and profits
A.F. Blakemore has revealed an 18.5% profits increase and 7% sales rise for the 2014/15 financial year.