All Retail Insight articles – Page 18
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Morrisons 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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Fire-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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Subway 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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Nisa appoints two new board members
Nisa Retail Limited has appointed two new independent non-executive directors to its board.
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First 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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EU 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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Report 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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Camelot outlines plan to revamp National Lottery
Camelot is to revamp the National Lottery, changing the cost of playing and the prize breakdown.
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Turnover up but profits down for Bestway Wholesale
The Bestway Group has posted a 5.7% increase in turnover for its wholesale arm for the year to June 30, 2012.
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Stores ready to meet cold weather challenge
Retailers across the UK are putting their bad weather contingency plans into practice as a prolonged cold snap settles in.
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Town centre first policy proposed for Northern Ireland
A new planning policy has been proposed by Northern Ireland environment minster Alex Attwood in an effort to protect city and town centres.
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Morrisons outperformed by independents over Christmas
Morrisons suffered a “disappointing” festive season compared to a number of independent retailers, according to the multiple’s latest trading figures.
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Retailer awarded MBE for services to news delivery trade
A retailer has joined Olympians and pop stars on the Queen’s 2013 New Year Honours list.
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Labour proposes 'Small Business Saturday'
Labour has called for a ‘Small Business Saturday’ initiative to be introduced to help independent retailers.
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Anger over Sainsbury's browsing time on Dec 23
Retailers have expressed outrage over “exceptional measures” introduced by Sainsbury’s that will allow more time in store for its customers on Sunday December 23.
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Shop vacancy rates lower in October
Shop vacancy rates experienced their first significant reduction of 2012, a new report has shown.
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Sainsbury's continues assault on convenience sector
Sainsbury’s has continued its assault on the convenience sector with a 20% increase in sales through Local stores over the past six months.
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Spar launches 'Fresh for Less' to boost fresh food sales
Spar has launched the ‘Fresh for Less’ promotional campaign in an effort to boost fresh food sales.
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Co-operative Group to launch protected savings scheme
The Co-operative Group has unveiled a protected Christmas savings scheme for 2013.