All articles by David Rees – Page 38
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A counter argument
A ban on the display of tobacco products might not change smokers’ habits, but it will punish retailers
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Internet buying group rolls out
A new buying group for independent retailers is being rolled out nationally this week – powered by the internet. IBN.net provides retailers with a single statement, single payment option for a large number of direct-to-store suppliers, with all copy...
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In my view - Sept 05 2008
The credit crunch is biting, the discounters are growing, and it’s been tipping down with rain for most of the summer, it seems. Independent retailers could be forgiven for running to the hills. There’s nothing we can do about the weather, and not...
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Push to stay local
Landmark Wholesale is promoting local shopping in a new campaign for Lifestyle Express stores. The ‘shop often, shop local, spend less’ strapline is designed to encourage consumers to use their local Lifestyle Express outlet more often, instead of...
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Bargain Booze is on track for 50 c-stores
Bargain Booze is on track to open its 50th convenience store by the autumn. The group recently opened its 34th Bargain Booze Select Convenience franchised outlet – in Ulverston, Cumbria – and group bosses expect to reach the 50 mark for c-stores...
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£100m staff costs for gantry changes
Retail productivity will be hit hard by the proposed tobacco display ban, with retailers suffering increased costs and a drop in customer service standards, new research has shown.
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Last chance to save displays
Convenience Store today urges all retailers to make their voice heard in the debate on the way tobacco products are sold in this country.
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Opinion
In my view - August 8 2008
The current consultation on the tobacco market has the potential to damage a neighbourhood retailer’s operation much more than any new supermarket opening. Calling it a ‘consultation’ makes it sound very genteel, but make no mistake – there are some...
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Government ready to push for alcohol code
The government is expected to demand this week that alcohol retailers should be governed by a strong code of practice.
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Retailers prepare for economic downturn
Independent retailers are turning to value ranges and price-marked packs to reassure customers during the economic downturn, according to an exclusive survey for Convenience Store.
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Budgens comes top in customer survey
Budgens has been named as the UK's best convenience retailer in the annual CTP Awards organised by research consultancy HIM.
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Spar ad push gets occasions sorted
Spar is concentrating on meal solutions for its latest advertising campaign in a bid to drive sales year-round across a range of products.
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Symbol groups increase their store numbers
The number of symbol group stores grew strongly last year in a market once again characterised by a falling number of unaffiliated independents and a decline in the number of convenience stores overall.
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Nisa backs Bibby deal
Bibby's recently acquired controlling interest in Costcutter is good news for the Nisa membership, chief executive Neil Turton told the group's annual conference this week.
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Scheme puts local goods at its heart
Distributor AF Blakemore has signed an innovative agreement with Heart of England Fine Foods to provide retailers in the Midlands with an easier way to source local produce.
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A whole new ball game for Camelot
Camelot is completing the formalities with the National Lottery Commission (NLC) in advance of being given the licence to run the National Lottery for another 10 years from 2009.
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Blakemore with added Benefits
Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore is to scrap delivery charges and cut the price of 500 key lines for retailers who sign up to a new set of terms designed to make them more professional and successful.
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Hero categories to drive Londis
Alcohol, bakery and food to go will be at the core of the Londis offer as it rolls out its new brand concept into the next generation of stores.
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Graves hits back with top results
Costcutter executive chairman Colin Graves has hit back at critics within the Nisa membership as the group posted its best-ever set of results.