All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 36
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NewsAdministrators confirm closure of 34 Budgens stores
All 34 Budgens stores operated by Food Retailer Operations Limited (FROL) are to cease trading, administrators have announced.
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NewsNisa to mark 40th anniversary with promotions and events
Nisa will marks its 40th anniversary this year with a series of special events and promotions.
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NewsMore than 60% faced with higher grocery bills amid food inflation
More than six in 10 consumers (62%) say the price of their average weekly food shop has increased in the past six months, with two-thirds expecting further price hikes over the next half year, according to new research.
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NewsNine Budgens stores close in wake of administration
Nine of the Budgens stores belonging to the collapsed Food Retailer Operations Limited (FROL) group have closed, resulting in 179 redundancies.
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NewsBaz Jethwa switches to Spar for his third Bolton store
Bolton-based retailer Baz Jethwa is set to open his third store under the Spar fascia.
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NewsMcColl's posts 1.9% decline in like-for-like annual sales
McColl’s Retail Group has announced a 1.9% decline in like-for-like sales for the year to 27 November 2016, with its premium stores performing better than its standard convenience stores.
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NewsThe Co-operative to use Fairtrade cocoa in all products
The Co-operative is the first UK retailer to commit to using only Fairtrade cocoa in all of its products, from the chocolate sprinkles on its doughnuts to the chocolate chips in its cookies.
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NewsEuro Garages buys final four High Noon Stores forecourts
Euro Garages has acquired the final four forecourt stores of collapsed Spar chain High Noon Stores for an undisclosed sum, following the purchase of four of its other sites in January.
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NewsAsda posts Q4 sales loss but rate of decline slows
Asda has announced a 2.9% decline in like-for-like sales in the fourth quarter, although the figures mark an improvement on previous quarters.
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NewsUnder Age Sales launches Scottish qualification
Under Age Sales has launched a new qualification in Preventing Under Age Sales in Scotland….
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Features and analysisFood to go: Lessons to take away
The food-to-go market is continually growing and evolving. C-Store reports on the thinking behind the leading brands and emerging trends outlined in a new report and at a recent conference.
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NewsUK food and drink exports break £20bn barrier in 2016
Total exports of UK food and drink grew by 10.5% last year to a record figure of more than £20bn, according to new figures.
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NewsWelsh government announces £10m rate relief package
The Welsh Government has announced a £10m fund to help high street retailers who will be adversely affected by the business rates revaluation.
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NewsSimply Fresh committed to N Ireland despite first store closure
Simply Fresh remains committed to growing the brand in Northern Ireland despite the closure of its first store in the province.
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NewsMorrisons campaign aims to increase UK food self-sufficiency
Morrisons has launched a campaign to recruit more than 200 new local suppliers as part of a drive to increase UK self-sufficiency in food production.
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NewsAward-winning Hull c-store celebrates 40th anniversary
Wharfedale Premier Convenience in Hull marked its 40th birthday this week with themed in-store celebrations.
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NewsACS calls for business rates reform in Budget submission
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Chancellor to make the business rates system fairer for retailers, in its submission to the Treasury ahead of the Budget 2017.
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Inflation rises to 1.8% as consumers feel the pinch
Inflation rose by 1.8% in January to its highest rate since June 2014, while 74% of consumers noticed a rise in prices, latest figures reveal.
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NewsTesco trials autism 'quiet hour' in Crawley Extra store
Tesco is trialling a quiet hour at its Extra store in Crawley to accommodate the shopping needs of people with autism.
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NewsOwner of 34 Budgens stores enters administration
Thirty-four Budgens stores face an uncertain future after the company that acquired them from the Co-operative last year went into administration on Friday (10 February).