All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 37
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NewsThe Co-operative appoints Steve Murrells as Group CEO
The Co-operative Group has announced that Richard Pennycook is to step down as group CEO and will be succeeded by Steve Murrells, currently CEO of its Food business.
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NewsIndependent retailers split over Tesco-Booker merger
Booker-supplied independent retailers have reacted with a mixture of optimism and apprehension about the wholesaler’s proposed £3.7bn merger with Tesco.
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NewsNearly 1,500 c-stores signed up to bigDL marketing app
Nearly 1,500 convenience stores have now rolled out bigDL’s mobile coupon and beacon technology in store, according to the digital marketing company’s latest results.
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NewsUnder Age Sales leads push for stricter sentencing powers
Under Age Sales is working in partnership with USDAW and the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) to lobby Parliament this year on introducing tougher sentences for those who commit violence against retailers after being asked for identification.
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NewsJempson's to refurbish and extend its Rye supermarket
Jempson’s, the East Sussex-based independent, has announced a multi-million pound refurbishment and extension of its Rye supermarket.
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NewsFood prices fell in January but inflation set to return
Food prices fell by 0.8% in January but inflation will return during 2017, according to the British Retail Consortium and analysts Nielsen.
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NewsBP petrol station and M&S store opens in Soham
A new £2m BP petrol station, M&S Simply Food store and Wild Bean Cafe has opened on the edge of Soham, Cambridgeshire, having been developed by retailer Jonathan James’ new business, James Construction and Developments Ltd.
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NewsACS report highlights c-stores' value to Welsh economy
Convenience stores in Wales are overwhelmingly operated by independent retailers, generate £309m in sales and employ 25,000 people, according to a new Association of Convenience Stores report highlighting their contribution to the Welsh economy.
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NewsBestway Wholesale announces 2016 pre-tax profit slump
Bestway Wholesale has announced a drop in pre-tax profits of more than 50% amid “difficult business conditions”.
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NewsConviviality Retail posts 1.7% decline in like-for-like sales
Conviviality Retail, owner of the Bargain Booze fascia, has announced a 1.7% decline in like-for-like first half sales.
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Features and analysisLondis Culverhay Stores, Cricklade
Dividing their store into separate zones has helped boost sales and bring in extra footfall at Jag and Hema Brar’s store in Wiltshire.
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NewsWHSmith posts 3% decline in High Street sales
WHSmith has posted a 3% decline in its High Street stores for the 21 weeks to 21 January, but a strong performance at its Travel stores drove overall sales growth.
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NewsCouncils fail in bid to ban super-strength alcohol products
Three super-strength alcohol products have been cleared by The Portman Group, the drinks industry watchdog, following complaints from local authorities.
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NewsIndependents drive rise in high street shop openings
The number of independent shops on the high street increased last year as the UK’s vacancy rate fell to its lowest level since 2010, according to the Local Data Company.
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Features and analysisInto the future
What will the sector look like in 2022? Retailers and analysts forecast the trends that could define the industry.
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NewsPetrol station transactions hit post-recession high in 2016
Petrol station transactions hit a post-recession high in 2016, as the average price of retail sites rose by 8.8%, according to Christie & Co’s latest business outlook report.
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NewsFood to go driving new store openings
The burgeoning food-to-go sector is inspiring a number of independent retailers to open new stores in 2017, in spite of rising cost pressures.
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NewsBlakemore Trade Partners appoints new trading director
Blakemore Trade Partners has announced the appointment of Rupert Morris to the role of trading director, replacing Brigid Davidson.
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NewsContactless spending increases by 166% in 2016
Contactless spending has rocketed in the last 12 months, with year-on-year spending up 166%, according to new data.
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NewsToday's Group launches NPD score card
Today’s Group has developed an NPD scorecard to help inform suppliers on how to improve the delivery and execution of new product developments.