All articles by Simon Banks – Page 6
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NewsRetailers welcome sales boosts in run up to Halloween
Independent retailers have already been reaping the benefits of investing in the Halloween occasion this year.
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NewsACS calls on partnership approach to tackling obesity
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Government to focus on tackling obesity through a partnership approach with retailers and suppliers, opposed to a levy on soft drinks.
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NewsNisa announces 21.9% rise in fresh sales
Nisa Retail has announced a 21.9% increase in sales of its fresh produce range for the first half of the year.
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NewsWorld Health Organisation gives support to sugar tax
A tax on sugary drinks has received the backing of the World Health Organisation (WHO), which says the legislation can lower consumption and reduce obesity.
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NewsDee Bee Wholesale returns to Hull after 25-year absence
Dee Bee Wholesale, a member of the Today’s Group and The Ramsden Group has officially launched a brand new depot on Leeds Road, Hull, marking a return to the city after a 25-year absence.
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NewsUK grocery sales boosted in September
Retail sales in the UK experienced a return to growth in September with a 1.3% total uplift, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsStudents bag extra discount at Co-operative Food
Students shopping at Co-operative food stores - who are also Co-op members - will receive a further 5% reward when purchasing own-branded products and services, in addition to the 10% discount available for NUS extra cardholders.
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News25% of young shoppers consult social media before purchasing
New research has found that 25% of millennial shoppers are using social media to help them to make decisions on purchases.
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NewsInvestment levels widen among convenience retailers
Investment levels among multiple and independent convenience retailers are widening, according to the Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) investment tracker.
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NewsBasingstoke retailer celebrates 40 years of trading
The family-owned Jaybee’s Convenience Store in Basingstoke celebrated 40 years of trading in its local community this month (September 17), by fundraising for a local hospice.new
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NewsPayPoint One rolls out to convenience sector
PayPoint has announced the official launch of its new PayPoint One platform, offering retailers its traditional terminal services along with an integrated Epos system and payment capability all in one.
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NewsScotmid Co-operative announces steady half year trading
Scotmid Co-operative has announced trading profits of £2m in its half year trading results amid what it describes as a challenging Scottish retail market.
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NewsNew look Costcutter university store doubles in size
A Costcutter store onsite at the University of Birmingham has undergone a six-figure expansion and refurbishment to enhance its offering.
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NewsFood bank operator collaborates with Community Shop
The Trussell Trust national food bank operator is joining forces with Community Shop, the UK’s first social supermarket, in a new collaboration to tackle food poverty and food waste.
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NewsRetailer issues social media ultimatum to thieves
Retailer Raaj Chandarana successfully turned to social media to help him offer shoplifters a chance of redemption.
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NewsSainsbury’s opens centre for online grocery orders
Sainsbury’s has opened a purpose-built centre in London to cope with the demand for its online grocery orders.
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NewsSpar rolls out digital Halloween content
Spar is rolling out a full range of spooky digital content this October to help shoppers prepare for Halloween.
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NewsCo-operative commits to 100% British-sourced meat
The Co-operative has extended its commitment to UK farmers by switching all of its fresh bacon and lamb to 100% British, meaning all meat products will be UK-sourced by next year.
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NewsRetail sales in August recorded 6.2% uplift
The retail sector in August recorded sales growth of 6.2% year-on-year, according to the latest retail data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsNew look Midcounties Co-op store reopens in Stourport
The Midcounties Co-operative has reopened a convenience store in Stourport with a brand new refreshed look and a new locally-sourced products range.