All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 26
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Aldi replaces Waitrose as 'nation's favourite supermarket'
Aldi has replaced Waitrose as the nation’s favourite supermarket, after scoring highly on the quality of its own brand and fresh products, according to extensive Which? research.
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Subway stores in ‘buy one, get one free’ Valentine's Day offer
Subway stores and concessions will be offering a ‘buy one, get one free’ promotion on Valentine’s Day.
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Surge in discounter shopping amid perceived price hikes
A sizeable majority (57%) of consumers now use discounters at least once a month for their grocery shopping, up 13% on 2017 figures, new research reveals.
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Essex Nisa store enjoys 30% chilled sales uplift since refit
An Nisa store in rural Essex has enjoyed a 30% increase in chilled sales since it was refitted at the end of last year.
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William Reed introduces show deals at NCS
Exhibitors at the National Convenience Show will be able to offer visitors exclusive deals at the event after organiser William Reed signed a partnership with Valassis, the UK’s largest coupon and voucher services provider.
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Supermarket sales hit six-month high in January
Sales at the UK’s leading supermarkets rose by the highest year-on-year rate for over six months in January, against a backdrop of continuing inflation, according to new Nielsen figures.
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McColl's launches online training to employees
McColl’s has launched an online training initiative to all of its 22,000 employees.
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National Convenience Show to offer digital masterclasses
This year’s National Convenience Show (16-18 April 2018) will shine a light on the latest digital advances, helping convenience retailers engage more with social media in order to increase footfall and sales.
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Scotfresh names Mark Steven as new managing director
Glasgow-based c-store chain Scotfresh has appointed experienced industry executive Mark Steven as its new managing director.
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Heart of England Co-op targets more store openings
Heart of England Co-operative Society is setting its sights on more store openings as part of a £6m investment programme, buoyed by positive results over the Christmas trading period.
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Energy efficiency 'cashback' incentive for Scottish retailers
Scottish retailers who successfully apply for a government loan to invest in energy efficiency improvements will receive up to £10,000 cashback, under a new scheme announced today (1 February).
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M&S reduces Simply Food store-opening programme
Marks & Spencer has put the brakes on its Simply Food store-opening programme as part of a programme to “modernise” its UK store estate.
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Minister underlines government support for rural shops
The minister for rural affairs has highlighted the importance of rural shops to their communities and underlined the government’s commitment to offering a “helping hand”.
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C-store owner hails impact of 24-hour post office branch
An independent retailer has hailed the impact of a 24-hour post office branch in his new central London c-store, as a raft of other shop owners prepare to open branches in the capital.
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Co-op Group develops biodegradable paper tea bag
The Co-operative Group is developing a fully biodegradable paper tea bag, which it claims could save nine tonnes of plastic wastage per year.
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Habit plays growing role in driving foodservice visits
Habit is the fastest-growing reason for visiting a foodservice outlet and is now as important as ‘good price’, according to new research from the NPD Group.
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Co-op joins major supermarkets in under-16s energy drinks ban
The Co-operative Group and Tesco have joined all the major supermarkets and German discounters in announcing a ban on the sale of energy drinks to under-16s from early March.
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MFG to switch to Esso brand at 80 forecourt sites
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is set to add the Esso brand to its forecourt network after signing a supply deal with Greenergy.
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Rural shop owners invested £315m last year
Rural shop owners invested more than £315m in their businesses last year to cater for the evolving needs of their customers, according to the ACS 2018 Rural Shop Report.
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Healthier food to go options would drive market, says IGD
Nearly one in three (31%) consumers would eat out more if healthier options were more readily available, according to new IGD research.