All articles by David Rees – Page 28
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NewsCostcutter signs up Motor Fuel Group
Forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has signed a new shop supply agreement with Costcutter.
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NewsBestway takes Best-One to the next level
Bestway expects the future of Best-One to be about building the business of existing members…
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NewsNisa named top symbol group at HIM awards
Nisa has been named as the top symbol group at the inaugural symbol awards, organised by HIM.
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NewsNew own-label range from Today's
Today’s Group has launched its first major own-brand initiative since the split with Nisa by introducing two new own brand ranges.
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NewsCostcutter delays decision on supply contract
New Costcutter chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer says he is “in no hurry” to make a decision on the group’s new supply contract, despite going past the deadline originally set by the board.
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NewsMP calls for status quo on Sunday trading
Walsall South Labour MP Valerie Vaz has introduced an Early Day Motion (EDM) to Parliament calling on the government to maintain the existing Sunday trading legislation.An EDM is a form of parliamentary petition which MPs can sign to show their support for a particular issue. Last week Vaz challenged the ...
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Slow progress
It’s been nearly two years since Costcutter executive chairman Colin Graves stood up at the group’s annual conference…
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Asda in the frame for Costcutter alliance
A significant announcement on Costcutter’s future supply deal is expected within days, with Asda the latest multiple retailer to be linked to the group.
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NewsAge checks a negative experience for shoppers
Poorly-handled ID checks are alienating young customers, says Marketforce
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Planning for the future
It is a constant source of amazement to me just how much store building is being carried out by the multiple grocers.
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NewsNisa delivers record surplus rebate to members
Nisa has announced an increased level of surplus rebate to be paid to its retail members, following a strong year of trading
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In the running
There can be no doubt which is the major topic of conversation in homes, offices and retail checkout queues this week: Olympic fever
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The big symbol switch
It’s a very interesting time for the symbol group market right now. It’s a growing market, and has been for many years as independent retailers realise that they need increasing levels of professionalism and support in order to compete, but it’s also in high flux.
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NewsWholesalers outline vision of the future
Wholesalers outlined a vision of the changing nature of the independent supply chain at the Federation of Wholesale Distributors’ annual conference in London.
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Plain speaking
It is the retail industry that has the most to lose from this latest state-sponsored assault on the tobacco sector.
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NewsTobacco plain pack consultation deadline extended
The government has exteneded its consultation on plain packaging - as C-Store submits its own response.
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NewsSpar builds plan to be the best c-store chain
Spar Blakemore aims to be the best c-store operator in the country, Blakemore managing director Peter Blakemore told delegates at the group’s annual conference last week
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The M Word
It looks like Costcutter will be forging an alliance with Morrisons some time soon, and what a shake-up that will give the convenience industry.
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NewsChilled champions: Cold comfort
A increased focus on chilled food helped propel the Cheema family’s Malcolms Stores into one of the leading independent c-stores in the country
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NewsPartnership the driver for success, says Spar
Independent retailers can still be successful in difficult times by fully embracing the idea of partnership with their symbol group supplier, Blakemore Trade Partners managing director Jerry Marwood told delegates at the group’s annual conference in Birmingham last week.