All articles by David Rees – Page 20
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NewsEconomy improving but deflation a worry, says IGD
Price deflation is the “number one problem” facing the grocery industry today, according to IGD’s chief economist James Walton.
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NewsA boom in our baskets
This year’s version of HIM’s Convenience Tracking Programme (CTP) shows that the c-store industry is in very good health.
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The big deal
Booker’s proposed acquisition of Musgrave GB will have a huge and lasting impact on convenience retailing in the UK.
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NewsSymbol retailers back Booker on Musgrave deal
Symbol retailers have reacted positively to Booker’s proposed acquisition of Musgrave GB.
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NewsGovernment announces shake up of business rates appeals
The government has vowed to reform the business rates appeals system ahead of the 2017 revaluation.
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News“Compelling” pricing structure to boost independents, says Wilson
Booker chief executive Charles Wilson has promised to deliver a “very compelling pricing structure” for symbol group retailers following the completion of its acquisition of Musgrave’s GB business.
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NewsMusgrave chief: Booker deal “best outcome available”
Musgrave Group ceo Chris Martin has revealed that tough market conditions meant that the turnaround plan for the GB business was taking longer than expected, prompting the group to accept Booker’s acquisition proposal.
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NewsScotfresh embarks on major food to go push
Scottish independent retail chain Dynamic Retail is to install kitchens in all of its Scotfresh-branded stores as part of a major push into the food-to-go market.
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NewsBooker to acquire Londis and Budgens
Booker has agreed to purchase Musgrave GB, which includes the Londis and Budgens brands, for £40m. The acquisition is subject to approval by competition and market regulators.
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NewsNumber of convenience stores continues to swell
Multiple retailers are continuing their march into the convenience sector, but other store formats are holding their own, according to the latest figures from the 2015 Grocery Retail Structure.
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NewsMore work needed on evening meal baskets, says HIM
Although the top-up mission is in strong growth in the convenience sector, c-stores need to ensure they have the right ranges to suit local demand in order to capitalise.
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NewsBargain Booze owner projects modest growth
Conviviality Retail, owner of the Bargain Booze and Wine Rack brands, is projecting a modest growth in income for the financial year, according to its latest trading update.
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NewsC-stores attracting more top-up shoppers
Convenience stores have successfully won back the lucrative top-up shopper this year, according to the 2015 Convenience Tracking Programme (CTP) from HIM Research & Consulting.
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NewsNisa members consulted over governance review
Nisa members are being asked for their views on Lord Myners’ report into governance at the organisation.
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NewsOriginal Malcolm's Stores site gets a Nisa facelift
Award-winning retailers the Cheema family have relaunched their original store in Tile Hill, Coventry, under the Nisa fascia with added touches of the Malcolm’s brand.
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NewsNisa chief puts price and trust at core of agenda
New Nisa chief executive Nick Read has pledged to bring the cost of goods down for members.
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NewsLondis looks towards 2020 with new retailer proposition
Londis has finalised its new proposition for symbol group retailers, under the banner of Londis 2020.
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NewsPhone app to help retailers manage crime impact
Palmer & Harvey’s loss prevention consultancy DRS has created a smartphone app to help retailers report and manage the impact of crime more easily.
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NewsHigh-profile retailer Raj Aggarwal joins Spar from Londis
High-profile independent retailer Raj Aggarwal has left Londis to join Spar.
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NewsMcColl's takes over five Nisa stores in Exeter
McColl’s Retail Group has continued its expansion in the convenience sector with the acquisition of five c-stores in the Exeter area.