All articles by David Visick – Page 5
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News
Japanese c-store giant looks for a foothold in UK
FamilyMart Group, which operates more than 15,000 c-stores in Japan and the Far East, is looking for partners to bring the fascia to Britain.
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Budgens’ time has come, retailers told
Budgens retailers have the chance to give their customers "real food for today's communities" while building their business, the group has told members.
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Newspapers back small shops’ cause
Two national newspapers have stepped forward to show their support for the independent store sector.
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Product News
World cup shootout in the beer aisles
Massive price discounting on alcoholic drinks by the big four supermarkets threatens to dampen independents' expectations of increased sales during the World Cup tournament next month
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ACS says: Now’s your chance to win over MPs
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is urging independent retailers to seize "a springboard into the new parliament" by inviting their new MP to visit their store
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Tobacco displays are up in the air again
The twists and turns in the battle to keep cigarettes over the counter and under the control of the only responsible supply chain just keep on coming, says Dave Visick
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Political parties fail to win over c-stores
The majority of convenience store owners are leaving it late to make up their minds about which party to vote for, a new survey has revealed.
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Nisa grows both in size and numbers
Wholesaler Nisa-Today's ended the financial year on a high by delivering its 100 millionth case since April 2009, with some 419 stores joining the group over the course of the year.
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Mace aims to move into the big league
Wholesaler Palmer & Harvey (P&H) plans to elevate its Mace fascia group to the convenience sector Premier League by recruiting more stores in the 2,000-2,500sq ft bracket. Since upgrading its store formats a year ago, Mace has...
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Finlay's Spar has a way with waste
Martin and David Finlay of Finlay’s Spar in Belfast have come up with a novel way to reduce their store’s waste and help local wildlife. They regularly donate bread and out-of-date fresh produce to the elephants at Belfast Zoo.
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Product News
Kettle Chips peppers it up
Kettle Chips has launched a limited-edition flavour for summer.
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Product News
Scotland and Wales announce tobacco display ban plans
The Scottish government plans to limit the display of tobacco products to an area approximately the size of a cigarette packet.
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Mace aims to move into the big league
Wholesaler Palmer & Harvey (P&H) plans to elevate its Mace fascia group to the convenience sector Premier League by recruiting more stores in the 2,000-2,500sq ft bracket.
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Product News
Anchor’s away
New Zealand butter Anchor is following up its packaging revamp with a £10m campaign focusing on the brand’s new positioning as the ‘original butter company’.
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Alison's got the Kangoo attitude thanks to P&G
Alison Lowe of Welbourn Post Office and Stores in Lincoln is the delighted owner of a brand new Renault Kangoo van thanks to P&G's ShelfHelp programme.
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Convenience stores set out their election day wishlist
The convenience sector needs to to grasp its opportunity to influence future government policy as election candidates compete for their vote, say its trade associations.
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Features and analysis
Local hero retailers set sights on the Summit
Five exceptional retailers have been chosen as finalists for this year's ACS Community Heroes Award, with the winner to be announced at the Association of Convenience Stores' Summit in Birmingham on May 5.
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News
Convenience stores set out their election wishlist
The convenience sector needs to to grasp its opportunity to influence future government policy as election candidates compete for their vote, say its trade associations.
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Features and analysis
Lobby your MP for a clampdown on crime
West Sussex Spar store owner Steve Denham is urging fellow retailers to ask prospective MPs how they plan to reduce violent attacks on store staff.
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Opinion
Let me run my business and you can have my vote
Hastings retailer Dave Newman is fed up with government meddling - he'll support a candidate who lets customers decide how and where they shop.