All articles by David Rees – Page 36
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Product News
Marlboro’s bright idea
Philip Morris has added a new line to the Marlboro range, Marlboro Bright Leaf, distributed to the trade by Imperial Tobacco.
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Blog
Editor’s comment: Does Tesco have any friends any more?
Does Tesco have any friends any more? Although the company is, on the whole, widely respected in the retail trade, it also has some very active opponents. The retail giant has increasingly come under...
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News
Nisa-Today's rejects second Bibby bid
Nisa-Today's has turned down a second takeover approach by Bibby Line Group
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Opinion
A cure for everything
As ham is revealed as the latest health threat, David Rees wonders if the grocery police have gone too far
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BlogEditor’s comment: Nisa Today's bid; Swine flu
David Rees sees the bid for Nisa-Today's as the start of a new episode in the long running saga.
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News
Supply issue behind Bibby’s offer for Nisa
The Nisa-Today's board has turned down an approach by Bibby Line Group to acquire the wholesale and retail business. An official statement said that the bid had been rejected unanimously because it represented "a significant...
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News
Supply deal behind Bibby’s Nisa bid
The Nisa Today’s board has turned down an approach by Bibby Line Group to acquire the wholesale and retail group.
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News
Scottish stores face training gap despite licence concession
Retailers in Scotland are still facing disruption due to the new alcohol licence regime despite a concession over personal licences by the Scottish Government
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Features and analysis
Walk & Shop is the latest bright idea
The latest initiative to support the independent retail sector – National Walk & Shop Day – is to take place on September 16.
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Opinion
A new focus on crime
Convenience Store editor David Rees explains how a crackdown on illegal tobacco sales could prevent the tragic consequences of shop theft.
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News
Give us the prices to compete, says Evans
Blakemore managing director Dennis Evans has called on suppliers to give Spar better terms in order to fight the growth of the multiples.
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Blog
Editor's comment: Behind every good retailer...
Independent retailers generally choose that path because they want to be their own boss, but we all know it is tricky to make it entirely on your own.
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Blog
Editor's comment: Tobacco display ban - get involoved
We've long been urging retailers to protest about the tobacco display ban.
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Blog
Editor's comment: Tins and packets are back
Tins and packets are back, says David Rees, but don't ignore other areas of expansion
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News
Making a fresh start
Consumer value, fresh food and a modernised supply chain are at the heart of Phil Smith's agenda for Londis and Budgens, reports David Rees
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NewsAnother strong year for symbol groups
Latest market figures show how convenience fascias are making gains
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Blog
Editor's comment: IGD figues; Cancel your energy contract
At this time of year I always find myself looking forward to the latest figures from IGD about the size and shape of the convenience store sector.
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Blog
Editor's comment: Empty shops revival plan; Steady trading
The Government's plans for empty shops have sent David Ress to check the calendar
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News
Indies showing 4.8% growth
An independent data analyst has confirmed what many readers of C-Store will already know - that sales through the independent sector are holding up well in the recession.