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Interviews and ProfilesBillingshurst sees launch of new services and Co-op store
The 24-hour forecourt and store includes electric vehicle charging, an ATM and Starbucks self-serving coffee machine alongside a focus on fresh, chilled and healthy produce
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Features and analysisCo-op trials dedicated chillers for single-serve alcohol cans
Co-op is trialling new chillers solely for cans of alcohol across 94 stores
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NewsRetailers at Network Rail stations record eighth year of growth
Like-for-like sales through retailers in Network Rail stations have grown for the eighth year in a row and the 32nd successive quarter, the company has revealed.
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News7-Eleven set to enter UK convenience market
Global convenience chain 7-Eleven is poised to re-enter the UK market, the company’s head of international Chris Tanco revealed today (Tuesday).
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NewsImperial Tobacco scales back reps' visits to small stores
Imperial Tobacco is cutting back by replacing visits with phone calls at some stores
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NewsJW Filshill to open co-branded store with Clydebank Co-op
The Scottish wholesaler and KeyStore owner JW Filshill is to open a jointly-branded convenience store with the Clydebank Co-operative Society.
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NewsSimply Fresh to unveil 40th store next month
Simply Fresh will open its 40th store next month, in the Birmingham suburb of Boldmere.
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NewsStrong festive sales help drive Nisa forward
Positive Christmas sales helped Nisa to achieve an overall increase of 0.7% for the 39 weeks between April and the end of December 2012.
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NewsBooker announces New Year sales growth
Booker has released an upbeat set of New Year figures with sales for the 16 weeks to January 4 up 3.1% on the same period last year.
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NewsHancocks to move to new level after management buy-out
The 50-year-old family-owned cash and carry Hancocks has been sold to its management and H2 Equity Partners (H2) in a move which is hoped to “take the company to the next level”.
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Features and analysisThe Biggar picture
Brownlie’s of Biggar had to think outside the box to tackle the arrival of a new Sainsbury’s Local.
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NewsWelsh council in secret negotiations with Tesco
A Welsh council is secretly manoeuvring to sell land to Tesco for the development of a 28,000sq ft supermarket, in a case that raises serious questions about the transparency of local planning policy.
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Advice GuideTransform your patch
Top retailers were awarded for their community work at a lunch held for finalists of Convenience Store and Britvic’s community retailing competition
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NewsFirst myCostcutter opens in Aberdeenshire
The first of Costcutter’s premium myCostcutter stores has opened its doors in Insch, Aberdeenshire, with a second set to follow shortly in Manchester.
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NewsFour new members sign with Landmark Wholesale
Landmark Wholesale has kicked off its 40th anniversary celebrations with the news that it has recruited four new members, including First Choice.
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NewsRain fails to dampen retailers’ resolve
Convenience store retailers are attempting to counteract the slowdown in sales and footfall caused by the recent wet and wild weather conditions with an array of initiatives.
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NewsFresh growth for Musgrave retailers
Musgrave Retail Partners’ plans to double fresh food sales in the next three years are on track thanks to a variety of range extensions, packaging redesigns, new POS kits and support.
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NewsNisa signs up Sugro
Nisa has announced the recruitment of Sugro Retail Group, the Cheshire-based symbol operator.
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NewsCostcutter back on TV with new Local Pride campaign
Costcutter is back on TV this month with a new campaign focusing on value for money and its retailers’ commitments to local charities.
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NewsBestway slashes prices on 1,000 products
Bestway Wholesale Group has slashed the prices of over 1,000 products to help retailers capitalise on the Olympic period.