All articles by David Rees – Page 30
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Carried away
We've had a few calls recently about the activities of Customs officers, and it hasn't been complimentary.
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Fresh thinking
It's great to hear that readers of Convenience Store are enjoying strong sales of fresh fruit & veg, to go with very encouraging sales overall.
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NewsCourt case may lead to Customs rethink
Customs officers may be forced to rein in their ability to detain alcoholic products at retail and wholesale outlets following a landmark ruling at London’s Court of Appeal last month.
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A date with destiny
Although 2012 has only just begun, it already feels like it will be a momentous year.
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Features and analysisLiving in the dark
Canadian retailers have already had to learn to live with a tobacco display ban.
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A new plan
Mary Portas' report should prove a helpful tool in holding the government to account over the state of the high street.
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Paradise deferred
The cost of doing business in the small store sector is threatening to overwhelm so many of the consumer and lifestyle trends that should be triggering a boom in the industry.
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NewsCostcutter acquisition "a catalyst for growth" says Bibby
Bibby Line Group has completed its 100% purchase of Costcutter, and stated it will be a springboard for consolidation in the neighbourhood retailing sector.
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NFRN sets out its campaign targets
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) has launched a campaign manifesto identifying eight key subject areas where it will be focusing its lobbying activity.
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NewsMarwood to return to Spar as Blakemore md
Former Spar managing director Jerry Marwood is to make a return to the organisation in the new year as the managing director of Blakemore Trade Partners
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Editor’s comment: David Rees
Just weeks before a stringent new regime on alcohol sales comes into force in Scotland, the stakes are being raised down South, too.
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NewsCostcutter celebrates with fascia revamp
Costcutter has unveiled a new fascia package designed to give retail members greater flexibility in their store offer and appearance.
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Bibby to complete Costcutter purchase by March 2012
Bibby Line Group is to buy out the remaining share capital of Costcutter “within the next six months” according to the symbol group’s executive chairman Colin Graves
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Editor’s comment: David Rees - The big question
Would you like a Tesco opening on your street? I'm sure that most of you would answer no. And for those of you (and there are some) who have seen an increase in footfall as a result of a Tesco...
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Features and analysisSign our petition to get justice for retailers
Convenience Store has set up a e-petition on the HM Government website to demand tougher sentences for criminals who attack retailers serving the local community
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Editor’s comment: Reading the riot act
As I write this, the courts are full, and have been working weekends to clear the backlog of riot-related cases. Government ministers are also looking into withholding state benefits from...
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BlogEditor’s comment: A special event
We have the reputation in this country of looking for the cloud around every silver lining, but I strongly believe that the 2012 Olympics is going to be a tremendous success.
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Your chance to carry the Olympic Torch
A once-in-a lifetime opportunity to carry the official Olympic flame on its progress around Britain next year is up for grabs for readers of Convenience Store.