All Symbol Groups articles – Page 8
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NewsCo-op sales boosted by Nisa acquisition and food sales
The Co-op Group has announced a 10% increase in sales for the first half of 2018 to £5bn, driven by a strong food sales performance and the completion of its acquisition of Nisa.
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Features and analysisSpar Market, Pwllheli, Wales
Conrad Davies’ Pwllheli store was the first in the country to convert to the Spar Market format. One year on from the major revamp, he discusses the impact of the new-look store on margins and sales.
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NewsBlakemore vows to help Spar retailers boost margins
Blakemore Trade Partners (BTP) has pledged to help its independent Spar retailers grow their margin by 1% every year and continue to match their investments pound for pound.
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NewsThird wave of Co-op products reaches Nisa-supplied stores
The third wave of Co-op own label products has just been made available to Nisa-supplied stores, with retailers and shoppers reacting positively to the bolstered range.
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NewsNisa launches Mexican-themed promotional event
Nisa has launched a Mexican-themed promotional event to capitalise on consumers’ demand for authentic foreign meals.
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Features and analysisPremier Victoria Dock, Hull
Joe and Kuldeep Kaur Punian opened their latest store in Hull’s Victoria Dock in February, under Premier’s latest store format.
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NewsCostcutter launches best practice merchandising guides
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has launched a new library of category guides to help independent retailers drive sales through improved understanding of merchandising best practice.
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NewsCostcutter launches 'Spookily Good' Halloween campaign
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has announced plans to help retailers capitalise on growing Halloween sales through a new ‘Spookily Good’ campaign, rolling out to retailers nationwide from early October.
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Features and analysisNisa Deepdale, Norfolk
A £180,000 refit of Jamie Keshwara’s Nisa Deepdale store in March 2017 saw sales leap 13% last year. And business continues to soar as summer tourists contribute to a 15% sales increase this year.
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NewsHull retailer reaps rewards of latest Premier store format
An innovative new Premier store in Hull is already turnover over £25,000 per week on healthy margins, thanks to its focus on food to go, premium coffee, on-trend categories and other modern footfall drivers.
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NewsNisa launches end-of-summer Italian-inspired promotion
Nisa is looking to help retailers take advantage of shopper demand for exotic flavours with a new Italian dining promotional event.
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NewsCostcutter celebrates success of ‘Golden Balls’ campaign
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) is celebrating the success of its ‘Golden Balls’ World Cup competition.
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NewsSpar launches nationwide ‘Sparbecue’ campaign
Spar UK has launched a new campaign to promote its range of own-label products this summer, inviting shoppers to host their own barbecue parties.
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NewsMacclesfield Spar sold after retailer moves abroad
A Spar c-store in Macclesfield, Cheshire, has been sold after store owner Piyush Parekm decided to relocate to Australia.
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NewsNisa retailer opens third forecourt store in Yorkshire
Nisa retailer John Stevenson has opened his third forecourt store in Northallerton, following six months of development at the 2,600 sq ft. site in North Yorkshire.
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NewsPolice investigate armed robbery at York Costcutter store
South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a man who was carrying a suspected firearm robbed a Costcutter convenience store in York.
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Features and analysisLondis Woodhouse Street, Leeds
Londis Woodhouse Street in Leeds re-opened in March after converting to the symbol group’s latest ‘store of the future’ format.
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NewsNisa retailer updates second store in Luton estate
Retailer Barry Patel has revamped his smaller Nisa store in Luton Marsh Farm Estate, with a greater emphasis on fresh and a new food-to-go section.
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NewsCostcutter adds 30 lines to craft beers and ciders range
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has tapped into the booming craft pint trend with the introduction of 30 craft beers and ciders to its range for independent retailers.
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Features and analysisNisa Motherwell Road, Bellshill
Retailer Daniall Nadeem discusses his new Nisa store in Bellshill, Scotland, which opened on 6 July on the site of a former pub.