All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 44
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NewsConvenience still a target for Sainsbury's as sales drop
The convenience sector continues to be a focus for Sainsbury’s as it posted a drop in retail sales for the second quarter of the year.
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NewsPayPoint adds games digital vouchers to portfolio
PayPoint is to expand its range with the introduction of digital vouchers for electronic games systems.
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NewsJTI launches guide on impact of illicit tobacco trade
JTI has published a new booklet to help create a greater understanding of the impact of the illegal trade in the UK.
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NewsTargeting perceptions
Whether you’re big on fresh or keen on value, getting the message across to consumers is as important as the stock on your shelves…
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NewsCamelot teams with Blippar for augmented reality scratchcard
Camelot has partnered with augmented reality specialist Blippar to launch a new festive scratchcard.
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NewsTara's News, High Wycombe
When Raaj Chandarana took over the family firm he set out to take his parents’ success to another level by putting his own stamp on the business.
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NewsSurvey highlights benefits of offering in-store services
Research by HIM has revealed that PayPoint shoppers spend an average of 25% more per visit to convenience stores and visit a store 28% more often on a weekly basis.
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NewsReport finds flaws in Post Office’s Horizon system
The Post Office Horizon computer system has come under fire again after being labelled “not fit for purpose”.
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NewsLabour pledges £8 national minimum wage by 2020
Labour leader Ed Miliband has promised to increase the National Minimum Wage to £8 an hour if elected.
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NewsSmall business confidence reaches record high
Confidence among small businesses has reached a record high, according to a Federation of Small Business (FSB) survey.
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NewsGreggs sees sales rise in the third quarter of 2014
Bakery retailer Greggs has posted strong sales for the third quarter of the year in its interim management statement.
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NewsPost Office launches charity fund matching scheme
The Post Office has announced a new charity fund matching scheme for subpostmasters.
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NewsHealth Lottery announces return of 3-for-£2 promotion
The Health Lottery’s 3-for-£2 promotion is set to make a return.
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NewsBlakemore and Greggs team up for franchise trial
Blakemore Retail has teamed up with Greggs to trial franchise offerings at its Spar stores.
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NewsShop vacancy rate drops to lowest level since June 2010
Britain’s shop vacancy rate has fallen to its lowest level since June 2010.
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NewsFood inflation remains at lowest recorded level in August
Food inflation in August remained at the lowest level ever recorded, according to a new report.
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NewsNet lending to SMEs drops in second quarter of 2014
Net lending to small and medium-sized businesses through the Funding for Lending scheme dropped in the second quarter of 2014.
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NewsAmanda Jones and Neil Turton announce Nisa departure
Chief operations officer Amanda Jones and chief executive Neil Turton have announced their departure from the company.
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NewsNIIRTA calls for more action to combat raids on retail ATMs
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association has called for a co-ordinated response following another ATM attack
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NewsMcColl's sees like-for-like sales drop in Q3
McColl’s Retail Group saw a slight decline in like-for-like sales for the third quarter of the year.