All Retail Insight articles – Page 17
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NewsACS urges government to deliver on Portas recommendations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for more ambition from the government in delivering the recommendations to save the high street set out in the Portas Review.
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NewsE-cigs to render traditional cigarettes "obsolete"
Sales of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) could outstrip traditional tobacco cigarettes within the next 10 years, it has been claimed.
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NewsBooker posts 2.3% sales increase despite tobacco decline
Booker has posted a 2.3% increase in total sales for the past 12 weeks, with tobacco sales dropping over the quarter.
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NewsSimply Fresh eyes estate expansion in 2013
Simply Fresh director Kash Khera has set an ambitious target for the symbol group, hoping to grow store numbers by 50% by the end of 2013.
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NewsFederation of Small Businesses demands high street action
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revived its Keep Trade Local campaign in an effort to save the high street.
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NewsMorrisons increases convenience estate target
Morrisons has announced a renewed focus on the convenience channel following disappointing annual results.
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NewsMen's lifestyle magazine display guidance launched
New guidance on displaying men’s lifestyle magazines has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsSimply Fresh to unveil 40th store next month
Simply Fresh will open its 40th store next month, in the Birmingham suburb of Boldmere.
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NewsMorrisons' expansion continues with purchase of six HMV stores
Morrisons has continued its push into the convenience sector with the acquisition of six HMV stores.
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NewsRetailers fear multiples high street invasion
Retailers are facing more competition on the high street as the grocery multiples line up to purchase Blockbuster sites.
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Shop vacancy rates decreased slightly in 2012
Overall shop vacancy rates in Great Britain reduced slightly in 2012 but the North is still struggling, according to a new report.
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NewsMorrisons snaps up 49 Blockbuster sites
Morrisons is set to strengthen its position in the convenience sector with the purchase of 49 Blockbuster stores.
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NewsFire-damaged store reopens after 18 months
Following 18 months of uncertainty and hard work, two retailers have reopened their store after it was destroyed during the London riots.
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NewsSubway unites with Applegreen to boost forecourt estate
Subway is set to increase its presence in the convenience sector following a partnership with service station operator Applegreen.
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Outrage over former Tesco chief's high street attitude
Retailers have expressed outrage over former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy’s comments on the high street.
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NewsNisa appoints two new board members
Nisa Retail Limited has appointed two new independent non-executive directors to its board.
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NewsFirst ever Community Shop Awards launched
The Plunkett Foundation is urging all 303 of the UK’s community-owned shops to enter the first ever Community Shop Awards.
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NewsEU to steer clear of member states' planning policies
The EU Commission’s decision to take a backseat on member states’ planning policies has been welcomed by the retail industry.
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NewsReport sets out proposals to help rural shops
Recommendations to the government about helping rural shops remain viable have been welcomed by the industry.
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NewsCamelot outlines plan to revamp National Lottery
Camelot is to revamp the National Lottery, changing the cost of playing and the prize breakdown.