All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 18
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NewsSpar appoints interim managing directors to replace Robinson
Spar has announced the appointment of two interim managing directors to succeed Debbie Robinson, who is set to take the helm at Central England Co-operative.
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NewsLidl sales boosted by Deluxe premium range over Christmas
Lidl has announced an 8% increase in total sales in the Christmas trading period, driven by a surge in sales of its premium range.
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Features and analysisIs consolidation delivering?
From Tesco’s merger with Booker, to the Co-op Group’s acquisition of Nisa, consolidation took place throughout the industry in 2018. Now the new order is settling down, are independent retailers beginning to reap the rewards?
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NewsMorrisons announces 3.6% like-for-like Christmas sales growth
Morrisons has announced a 3.6% increase in like-for-like sales excluding fuel over the Christmas period, driven by its wholesale business.
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NewsSugro appoints Raj Krishan as head of business development
Sugro UK has appointed former Nisa and AF Blakemore executive Raj Krishan as head of business development, a newly-created role.
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NewsCentral England Co-op's food bank appeal makes 30,000 meals
Central England Co-operative’s Christmas food bank appeal inspired donations of more than 75,000 items from customers and members, helping to create over 30,000 meals for people in need.
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NewsCo-op Group to continue growth with 100 new stores in 2019
The Co-op Group has announced plans to open 100 new food stores and revamp 200 existing sites in 2019 as part of a £200m investment programme.
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NewsPlastic bag charge to be extended to all retailers
The government has announced proposals to extend the single use plastic bag charge to all retailers by 2020.
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NewsMinimum unit pricing in Wales should be set at 50p, says ACS
The minimum unit price for alcohol in Wales should be set at 50p in line with existing legislation in Scotland, according to the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsFoodservice delivery threat to c-stores highlighted in new report
More than one in three people are less likely to cook at home because of food delivery services, according to new research highlighting the threat of the growing trend to c-stores.
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NewsDeposit Return Scheme confirmed in new waste strategy
The government has confirmed a consultation on a Deposit Return Scheme for single-use drinks containers, with a view to implementation by 2023.
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NewsWelsh Government extends business rate relief scheme
The Welsh Government has confirmed an extension to its business rate relief scheme for 2019-20.
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NewsATM ram-raids rising by 22% each year, report reveals
The frequency of ATM ram-raids has increased by an average of 22% each year since 2014, according to a new report from Cardtronics UK.
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NewsOne Stop franchisees welcome switch to Booker deliveries
One Stop stores are now receiving chilled and frozen deliveries from Booker, in a move welcomed by franchisees.
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NewsGovernment publishes details of rate relief announced in Budget
The government has published details of how business rates discounts announced in October’s Budget will be allocated.
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Features and analysisFine margins
Operating costs are increasing at an unrelenting pace, leaving retailers with little choice but to boost margins just to stand still. Here C-Store looks at how store owners and their symbol groups are working together to maximise the potential return from every shopping visit.
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NewsNew Simply Fresh ceo Tim Chalk outlines vision for brand
New Simply Fresh ceo Tim Chalk believes the brand has the right model to realise the industry’s “massive potential” to offer a better convenience store experience to UK neighbourhoods.
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NewsAppleby Westward reports 4.39% rise in like-for-like sales
Appleby Westward, the South West Spar distributor, has reported a like-for-like sales rise of 4.39% for the 2018 financial year and recruited 27 new Spar stores.
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NewsSandwiches lead out-of-home bakery purchases in grocery
Around 20% of total bakery items eaten out-of-home are purchased form a convenience store or supermarket, with sandwiches and wraps leading the way, according to MCA research.
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NewsSimply Fresh appoints former 7-Eleven chief Tim Chalk as ceo
Simply Fresh has appointed Tim Chalk, former ceo of 7-Eleven Hong Kong & Macau, as its new chief executive.