All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 58
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NewsBudgens retailers furious over plans to scrap price rebate
Budgens retailers are furious that Musgrave GB is considering scrapping the price rebate scheme, which one store owner warned could “put a lot of us out of business”.
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NewsCommunity store and Costcutter retailer join Nisa
A community store in Gloucestershire, run by 650 members of the village of Blockley, has joined Nisa.
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NewsMinimum wage could be devolved to Scotland
Retailers in Scotland have urged First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to show restraint if the minimum wage is devolved to the Scottish government.
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NewsSoft drinks summit with CCE
C-Store welcomed leading retailers and senior personnel from Coca-Cola Enterprises to its first Soft Drinks Summit last month.
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NewsAutumn Statement: Chancellor announces business rate review
Chancellor George Osborne has announced a full review of business rates in today’s Autumn Statement.
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NewsCo-operative Food acquires five Budgens stores from Kash Jaffar
The Co-operative Food has bought five Budgens stores from Kash Jaffar in addition to two Londis stores.
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NewsHome Office confirms simplified licence renewal process
Retailers who are due to renew their licence in early 2015, before legislation to scrap the 10-year renewal rule is enforced, will enjoy a simplified application process, the Home Office has confirmed.
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NewsOne Stop to bring its franchise format to Scotland in 2015
One Stop is planning to enter the Scottish market in 2015, bringing both its franchise and company-owned store formats.
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NewsCampylobacter found on 70% of chickens sold in UK stores
Some 70% of chickens being sold in UK grocery stores have tested positive for the presence of campylobacter, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
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NewsPerception of own brand improving "dramatically"
Sales of premium own brand products in UK supermarkets grew nearly four times the rate of overall grocery sales in the year to June, according to new research from Nielsen.
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NewsAF Blakemore posts 7.4% annual profit increase
AF Blakemore & Son has posted a 7.4% increase in profits and a 5% sales rise for the 2013/14 financial year.
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NewsSpar and Nisa launch digital Christmas campaigns
Spar and Nisa have launched digital campaigns for Christmas, offering their shoppers the chance to win unique prizes.
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NewsStores urged to raise awareness of Small Business Saturday
Today’s Group is calling on independent retailers to raise awareness among customers and staff of Small Business Saturday, which takes place on 6 December.
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NewsKeyStore teams up with Radio Clyde for festive campaign
Scottish convenience group KeyStore has announced a new festive radio campaign for December in a bid to raise store awareness and drive sales and footfall.
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NewsCo-op announces 'roast in the bag' chicken packaging
The Co-operative Food has announced that its entire ‘whole chicken’ range will only be available in ‘roast-in-the-bag’ packaging in response to consumer demand for food safety.
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NewsRetailers call for closer collaboration with suppliers
Nearly four in five retailers (78%) say working more closely with suppliers will increase total stores sales, according to new research from HIM.
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NewsBestway unveils Christmas alcohol deals promotion
Bestway has released its Christmas Deals brochure, which offers promotions on more than 420 alcohol lines.
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NewsGreater Manchester Costcutter retailer opens fifth store
Independent retailer Anil Naran has opened his fifth Costcutter store in the Greater Manchester area, creating 20 new jobs.
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NewsRetailers gear up for Small Business Saturday
Independent retailers are hoping to cash in on Small Business Saturday, which boosted turnover for locally-run stores by millions of pounds last year.
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NewsC-store retailers dismiss Aldi's job creation claims
Aldi’s pledge to create 35,000 jobs by 2022 could be blinding government and local councils to the threat they pose to local stores and their communities, retailers say.