All articles by Ieuan Hughes – Page 7
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NewsPolice investigate armed robbery at York Costcutter store
South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a man who was carrying a suspected firearm robbed a Costcutter convenience store in York.
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NewsCoca-Cola trials reverse vending machines for 500ml bottles
Coca-Cola Great Britain and Coca-Cola European Partners are trialling reverse vending machines for 500ml plastic bottles at some of the UK’s most popular family attractions, with incentives on offer to encourage consumer take up.
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NewsBritvic posts strong Q3 results following levy introduction
Britvic has reported a 3.4% increase in group sales for the third quarter of this year, despite challenges with CO₂ supply, but the impact of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) has been difficult to gauge given the unusually warm summer.
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NewsWarm weather delivers robust grocery sales growth in July
The warm summer weather helped grocery sales grow 2.2% over the last month, as shoppers stock up on ice cream and BBQ items, according to new Nielsen data.
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NewsPayPoint apologises for disruption to terminal service
PayPoint has apologised after its service suffered a technical issue which affected around one- third of its retail network on Saturday.
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Product NewsRustlers offers new merchandising advice to help c-stores
Rustlers, the UK’s number one micro-snacking brand from Kepak (Nielsen, May 2018), has launched a new merchandising strategy.
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NewsEat 17's fifth store opens in Hammersmith, London
Eat 17 is set to open its fifth store in Hammersmith featuring an indoor street food market and yoga classes.
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NewsFrench competition authority probes Tesco-Carrefour alliance
France’s competition regulator has launched an investigation into the strategic alliance between Tesco and French retailer Carrefour.
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NewsSurrey retailer's alcohol license suspended for underage sales
A retailer in Surrey has had his license suspended after he was found to be selling alcohol to a shopper under the age of 18.
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NewsCostcutter adds 30 lines to craft beers and ciders range
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has tapped into the booming craft pint trend with the introduction of 30 craft beers and ciders to its range for independent retailers.
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NewsAF Blakemore to close more cash and carry depots
AF Blakemore has announced plans to close more of its cash and carry depots having been unable to find suitable buyers for the sites.
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NewsACS working with government to clarify the UK's Brexit plan
The Association of Convenience Stores has said it is working with the UK government to clarify how its Brexit plan will affect the convenience sector.
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NewsAmended roll-out of ATM interchange cuts welcomed by regulator
The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), the organisation set up by MPs to monitor the ATM network, has welcomed the announcement that ATM network Link will alter future changes to cash machine interchange fees.
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NewsCostcutter store in Belfast receives Shopper First update
A Costcutter store in west Belfast has reopened with a new look after being one of the first outlets in Northern Ireland to be updated under Costcutter’s Shopper First transformation programme.
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Features and analysisFor your own protection
Robbery is one of the most extreme experiences faced by retailers. C-Store explores how store owners can prepare for the worst.
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NewsTrade bodies call for transparency on ATM changes
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), the Federation of Small Businesses and Which? have called on the Payment Systems Regulator to provide more transparency on the UK’s ATM network.
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NewsCo-op products get positive reception from independents
Nisa and Costcutter retailers have reacted positively to the introduction of Co-op own-brand products in their stores.
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NewsCharles Wilson steps down from Tesco role due to illness
Former Booker chief executive Charles Wilson is stepping down from his role as Tesco’s UK retail and wholesale ceo after being diagnosed with throat cancer.
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NewsCollectPlus rolls out new Print in Store returns service
Parecel delivery service CollectPlus has launched its new Print in Store returns service, allowing customers who don’t have access to a printer to return their online shopping using their local store.
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NewsCo-op made reported £15m takeover bid for Costcutter
The Co-operative Group recently made a £15m bid for the Costcutter Supermarket Group, according to reports by Sky News.