All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 35
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NewsFamily-run Spar store reopens following £1m refit
The Connolly family’s Spar store in Tidworth, Wiltshire, has reopened following a £1m redevelopment project.
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NewsSGF's "war of attrition" over bottle deposit scheme
The Scottish Grocers Federation has likened its ongoing dispute with the Scottish government over a bottle deposit return scheme to the “war of attrition” portrayed in classic HBO Series The Wire.
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NewsSpend on supermarket promotions at 11-year low
The proportion of consumer spend on promotional items at UK supermarkets has hit its lowest level in 11 years, according to new Nielsen data.
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NewsP&H signs three-year supply contract with Tesco
Palmer and Harvey (P&H) had extended its distribution contract with Tesco by three years, amid refinancing talks with tobacco manufacturers.
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NewsThousands of c-store staff abused daily for requesting ID
New research suggests that almost 6,000 convenience store workers experience verbal or physical abuse on a daily basis as a result of asking customers for ID to purchase age-restricted products.
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NewsTesco fined £129m for false accounting practices
Tesco has been fined £129m by the Serious Fraud Office over false accounting practices between February and September 2014.
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NewsDiscount chain 99p Stores enters administration
High street discount chain 99p Stores has entered administration less than two years after being bought by Poundland.
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Ministers urged to take action on discounting of unhealthy foods
MPs have called on the government to do more to restrict deep discounting and price promotions on the sale of unhealthy food and drink.
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NewsIndustry bodies outline trade priorities post Brexit
A coalition of bodies representing the food supply chain have issued a joint statement to government departments highlighting core objectives and priorities for UK trade policy post Brexit.
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NewsSouth West Spar multiple tops Serve Legal audit
Gillett’s Callington, the South West Spar multiple, has come out top in mainland England in a recent audit from Serve Legal.
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NewsRetail sales rise belies underlying downward trend
Retail sales volumes increased by 3.7% in February compared to the previous year, although quarterly sales fell at their fastest rate in seven years, according to official figures.
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Features and analysisOne Stop Woodhouse, Leeds
The Bhadal brothers have transformed a former Methodist church in Leeds into a thriving One Stop franchise, winning them the Best Multiple or Franchise Store award.
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NewsTobacco giants in "refinancing" discussions with P&H
JTI and Imperial have confirmed they are in talks with Palmer & Harvey (P&H) following reports that the tobacco giants are considering buying a stake in the wholesaler.
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NewsMullan's Spar in Armagh crowned UK's best c-store
Mullan’s Spar in Armagh, Northern Ireland, has won the top accolade at the 2017 Convenience Retail Awards, the prestigious national awards run by Convenience Store and The Grocer.
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NewsStores urged to participate in digital high street scheme
Convenience stores in a number of pilot towns are being encouraged to sign up to a government scheme to promote their high streets online.
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NewsNational Convenience Show adds new signings to line up
The National Convenience Show (NCS) has attracted more big-name signings to its line-up, just six weeks before opening for business at Birmingham NEC.
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NewsNewcastle c-store becomes fifth Bmorelocal site
The fifth store trading under Blakemore Wholesale’s Bmorelocal fascia has opened in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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NewsGovernment urged to clarify position on rates appeals
The government has been urged to clarify its position on business rates appeals after promising to provide a fair system in a consultation response published in the wake of yesterday’s Budget.
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NewsBudget 2017: New measures to ease business rate rises
Businesses ineligible for rate relief from April will see their bills rise by no more than £50 a month, while councils will get access to a £300m discretionary fund for hard-hit cases, the chancellor announced today.
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NewsAldi and Lidl hit record grocery market share
Discounters Aldi and Lidl now account for more than 12% of UK grocery sales for the first time, according to new Nielsen data.