All articles by David Rees – Page 22
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NewsNisa reaches 50 stores of the future
Nisa has reached the milestone of converting 50 member outlets to its Store of the Future 2 format, within seven months of launching the concept.
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NewsP&H looks to build sales through Belfast depot
Palmer & Harvey is looking to expand its business in Northern Ireland following the migration of Costcutter retailers into the network.
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NewsEntry deadline for Convenience Retail Awards extended
The Convenience Retail Awards 2015, organised by Convenience Store and The Grocer, is still open for entries after the deadline was extended by a week.
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NewsNew Blakemore site incorporates Subway and Greggs brands
Blakemore Retail has opened a purpose-built forecourt c-store in Lincolnshire which features both Subway and Greggs franchises.
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NewsConvenience market set for dramatic change, says IGD
The UK convenience market remains durable and full of opportunity, but will probably be subject to dramatic change during the next five years, according to IGD’s chief economist James Walton.
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NewsTop-up back in growth at convenience stores
Convenience stores have successfully arrested the decline in top-up shoppers and started to win them back again during 2014, according to the latest data from HIM Research & Consulting.
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NewsCheema family confirms Costcutter exit
The Cheema family, who operate three stores in the West Midlands under the Malcolm’s Stores banner, have resigned from Costcutter and signed a supply deal with Nisa
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NewsSmiths News creates parcel collection service
Smiths News has entered the parcel delivery sector with a new click and collect service fulfilled via independent retail outlets.
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NewsCostcutter hub helps retailers monitor their businesses
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has launched an online portal to help retailers monitor their businesses more efficiently.
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NewsBig Four in decline despite investment, says Wilson
Recent investment by the big four multiple supermarket chains has not been able to arrest their decline in performance, according to analysis by Booker’s chief executive Charles Wilson.
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NewsEnter now for Convenience Retail Awards 2015
Convenience Store and The Grocer are looking for the best convenience stores in the country, which we will acknowledge with a prestigious Convenience Retail Award.
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NewsCostcutter investment to drive Simply Fresh growth
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has taken a 20% stake in Simply Fresh
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NewsACS to vote on multiple grocer membership
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is to vote on whether to change its constitution to let multiple grocers become members.
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NewsNisa and Food Force Ireland settle their differences
Nisa and Food Force Ireland (FFI) have settled their differences and entered into a new business agreement.
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NewsOne Stop franchise reaches half century
One Stop has passed the milestone of 50 franchised stores.
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NewsCostcutter supply situation improving, say retailers
Service levels to Costcutter members have improved in recent weeks, according to retailers contacted by Convenience Store.
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NewsPaul Sohal and family move stores from Costcutter to Nisa
Derbyshire retailer Paul Sohal has moved from Costcutter to Nisa.
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NewsACS report shows value of local store industry
The ACS has launched the 2014 edition of its Local Shop Report.
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NewsPremier celebrates anniversary with year-long TV campaign
Booker’s Premier symbol group is celebrating its 20 year anniversary with the first TV advertising campaign in its history.
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NewsTurton to join international research firm on Nisa exit
Nisa chief executive Neil Turton is to join forces with industry research veteran Tom Fender when he leaves the organisation next Spring.