All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 52
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NewsAppleby Westward to invest £275,000 in price reductions
Appleby Westward is investing £275,000 in cross-category price reductions for its retailers, managing director Mike Boardman announced at the South West Spar distributor’s trade show last week.
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NewsBargain Booze responds to discounters with Aldi Shmaldi ad
Bargain Booze has taken on the discounters with a new advertising campaign called ‘Aldi Shmaldi’.
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NewsSpar md moots idea of own brand insect range
The managing director of Spar UK has raised the possibility of introducing an own brand insect range in the future.
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NewsNumber of UK e-cigarette smokers doubles in two years
The number of British people smoking e-cigarettes has more than doubled in just two years, according to new data from Kantar.
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NewsACS sets out business rates reform plan
The Association of Convenience Stores’ recommendations to government on business rates reform include reducing the revaluation period to every three years and exempting the smallest properties.
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NewsRoadchef announces deal to introduce Spar at motorway sites
Roadchef has announced an agreement to introduce Spar stores at its motorway service stations.
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NewsSir Terry Leahy to join board of Motor Fuel Group
Sir Terry Leahy, former Tesco chief executive, is set to join the board of independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG).
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NewsACS sets out Budget priorities to chancellor
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the chancellor to support the c-store sector by taking action on employment, rates reform and duty fraud ahead of the summer 2015 Budget.
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NewsGillett's Callington redevelops flagship Spar store
Gillett’s Callington has reopened its original store in Callington, Cornwall, following a major redevelopment.
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NewsC-store retailers hail tax link to minimum wage
Independent retailers have welcomed a government pledge to guarantee that people working 30 hours a week on the National Minimum Wage will pay no income tax.
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NewsPayPoint chief defends 9% increase in annual profit
The chief executive of PayPoint has sought to justify the cut in commission caps in light of a 9% increase in the company’s annual profits for the year ending 31 March.
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NewsCampylobacter found in 77% of chickens sold in smaller stores
Nearly 77% of chickens tested in independent c-stores and small supermarket groups (‘other’) tested positive for campylobacter in a year-long survey by the Food Standards Agency.
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NewsApplegreen announces intention to float on stock market
Irish forecourt retailer Applegreen has announced its intention to float on the stock market.
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NewsPayPoint defends position with open letter to retailers
PayPoint has written an open letter to retailers amid controversy surrounding its decision to reduce caps on commission.
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NewsToday's Group launches Plan for Profit app
Today’s Group has launched a new app to enable retailers to enjoy the benefits of its core ranging guide via smart phones and tablets, on the go.
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Features and analysisBrand partnerships: Come together
Retailers are finding that sharing their space with other brands and businesses is driving footfall and growth.
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NewsPayPoint suspends accounts following retailer protests
The PayPoint row has escalated with a number of retailers having their accounts suspended for switching off their terminals.
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NewsGovernment to consult business on £10bn cut to red tape
Sajid Javid has been appointed business secretary in the first all-Conservative Cabinet in 18 years….
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NewsPayPoint retailers set to switch off terminals
The PayPoint row shows no sign of abating as a number of retailers prepare to switch off their terminals in protest at the move to reduce caps on commission.
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NewsNew business secretary Sajid Javid pledges to cut regulation
Sajid Javid has been appointed business secretary in the first all-Conservative Cabinet in 18 years.