All articles by David Rees – Page 26
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NewsScotmid and Penrith Co-operatives plan to merge
Scotmid and Penrith Co-operatives have agreed to merge, subject to member approval.
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NewsMcColl’s and Nisa confirm new c-store distribution deal
Nisa to supply 330 of Martin McColl’s larger convenience outlets
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NewsConsumers turn to discounters for top-up shopping
Discounters are proving to be a growing force in the top-up shopping market, according to HIM’s Discounter Tracking Programme 2013.
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NewsSymbol groups improve service to retailers, HIM study reveals
Symbol groups have improved their service to retailers in the past year, according to HIM’s Symbol Track 2013.
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NewsLandmark Wholesale announces strong annual growth
Landmark Wholesale achieved sales growth of 10.5% in the year to April 30, 2013, the group has announced.
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NewsShoppers remain happy with c-store service
Shoppers’ satisfaction with c-stores has grown in the past year, according to HIM’s 2013 Convenience Tracking Programme.
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NewsBooker launches discounter symbol group
Booker is to launch a discount symbol group under the Family Shopper fascia.
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NewsSymbols march on as independents stay solid
Symbol group store numbers increased by nearly 3% to 16,889 in the year to April 2013, according to new figures released today by IGD and WRBM.
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Planning powers
The vision, and the will, for a thriving high street needs to come from the top, says editor David Rees.
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NewsSupermarket cigar sales slide since display ban
Sales of cigars in supermarkets have fallen “dramatically” since the introduction of the tobacco display ban, according to leading manufacturer Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STGUK).
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NewsChilled Champions: Team Tactics
Want to improve your chilled food sales? It’s all about the range and the merchandising, as two West Midlands retailers found out.
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Minimum requirement
If the government really thinks small businesses are the driving force for economic growth then it needs to scrap business rates, or freeze the minimum wage, or both, says editor David Rees.
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NewsCostcutter and P&H to stage first joint event at Pro-retail
Costcutter and P&H will be staging their first joint event since the announcement of their new distribution deal at the Pro-retail exhibition, taking place in Telford next week.
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NewsC-Stores hold their own against the mults and discounters
Convenience stores have retained their footfall despite increased pressure from multiple grocers and discounters, according to HIM’s Convenience Tracking Programme 2013.
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NewsOne Stop franchise 'based on symbol group model'
The One Stop franchise model will be based on wholesale purchases with an upfront franchise fee, C-Store understands.
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NewsThe miracle man
Dee Patel was one of the busiest and most successful retailers in the industry, but then a critical heart problem forced him to re-evaluate his life.
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NewsKerry chilled service given new identity
Kerry Foods DTS is to be relaunched as Kerryfresh with a new focus on providing independent retailers with a complete chilled food offer.
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A One Stop solution
Whether a One Stop franchise turns out to be a good option for independents in the long run will obviously depend on the business model, says editor David Rees.
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NewsC-stores win winter shoppers from supermarkets
Convenience stores have won shoppers from big supermarkets during the first quarter of 2013, according to HIM’s Shop Waves research.
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NewsScottish Government favours plain tobacco packaging
The Scottish Government has stated it supports the concept of standardised packaging for tobacco products