All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 69
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NewsSunstar offloads stores to Co-op
The Sunstar group has sold a number of its London-based Costcutter stores to the Co-operative Group, as it seeks to expand on foreign shores.
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NewsIsle of Wight stores back local milk brand
Retailers on the Isle of Wight are bolstering the local dairy industry by buying into a new milk brand.
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NewsGovernment launches energy efficiency "revolution"
The government has launched a new package of energy efficiency incentive measures, designed to kick-start a “revolution” in the way in which energy is used by businesses and homeowners.
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NewsReading retailers rally over parking fiasco
A band of independent retailers in Reading are demanding that five vital parking spaces in front of their stores be re-instated after the council replaced them with an unwanted loading bay.
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NewsBritvic and AG Barr to merge
Soft drinks manufacturers AG Barr and Britvic are to merge in a move that will create one of Europe’s largest soft drinks companies.
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NewsSainsbury's scraps tobacco in six more stores
Sainsbury’s is to stop selling tobacco at a further six of its Scottish supermarkets.
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NewsDoctors say e-cigs are 'less harmful'
The fast growing electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) market could receive a further boost after a high-profile report advised healthcare professionals to present it as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco products.
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NewsEnergy-saving programme gets the green light
Retailers are hopeful that the government’s new Green Deal will help them become more energy efficient and reduce bills.
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NewsStores warned about illicit 'Wonka' chocolate
Illicit Wonka chocolate bars are being seized from stores, Convenience Store has learned.
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NewsBargain Booze launches biggest ever ad campaign
Bargain Booze is investing in its biggest ever advertising campaign ahead of the festive season in a bid to build on its recent sales growth.
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NewsPremier eyes £1bn with new forecourt concept
A new value driven forecourt concept will go a long way towards helping Booker achieve its new goal of making Premier a £1bn business, head of Premier Martin Swadling has told Convenience Store.
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NewsNICE clarifies status of electronic cigarettes
The future of the electronic cigarettes industry appeared more assured this week following the publication of a number of key reports, and wider industry developments.
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NewsTesco stirs up trouble on the high street
Retailers and local residents of the Kent seaside town of Whitstable are raging against Tesco’s attempt to infiltrate their high streets.
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NewsSpar's new concept store focuses on independence
Spar has unveiled its vision for the future with a new flagship store which puts the spotlight on healthy convenient meal solutions, and its independent owners.
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NewsCostcutter expands digital presence
Costcutter’s campaign to up its digital and social media presence is continuing, with the launch of two new consumer websites for myCostcutter and Rhythm & Booze earlier this month.
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NewsBusiness energy market to come under spotlight
The government is expected to launch a consultation into the non-domestic energy market by the end of this month.
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NewsBestway invests in drinks division
Bestway is to expand its Batleys Drinks Direct business to the whole of Scotland and England in time for the festive rush.
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NewsEnergy companies announce winter price hikes
Energy company Npower has followed British Gas and SSE in announcing steep gas and electricity price hikes for the year ahead.
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NewsNew store study reveals plain packaging costs
Plain packaging could cost convenience retailers nearly £40m a year, according to a ground-breaking experiment carried out in four English stores.
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NewsRetailer jailed for illicit tobacco and alcohol sales
A retailer who was caught selling illicit tobacco and alcohol in his store on three separate occasions, and gave a false name in a bid to avoid arrest, has been jailed for two years.