All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 61
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NewsSpar retailers receive record 98.7% service levels
Spar’s service levels are currently running at a record 98.7%, while its five wholesalers are recording on average 97.5% deliveries on time.
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NewsBlakemore begins JV with petrol station operator HKS Retail
Blakemore Trade Partners has moved to strengthen its forecourt proposition with the launch of a joint venture with HKS Retail, a national operator of filling stations and convenience stores.
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NewsAppleby Westward growth strategy to focus on recruitment
Appleby Westward’s parent company BWG is set to invest £4m in the South West Spar distributor over the next two years as part of a major strategy for growth.
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NewsMorrisons scales back M Local ambitions amid profit fall
Morrisons has scaled back its convenience store ambitions as it announced a 7.4% decline in like-for-like sales for the first half of the year.
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NewsOne Stop franchise launches news category solution
One Stop franchisees are set to benefit from a new service to help them capitalise on the news and magazines category.
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NewsBestway launches 'Every Deal a Tenner' promotion
Bestway is launching a new ‘Every Deal a Tenner’ promotion in September for retailers to cash in on its own label Best-in range.
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NewsTesco suffers decline in sales and market share
Tesco recorded a 4% drop in year-on-year sales in the 12 weeks to 18 August, while Aldi and Lidl continued to deliver strong growth, according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsACS welcomes new crackdown on illicit alcohol and tobacco
HMRC has announced a new crackdown on some of the UK’s most notorious hotspots for the sale and supply of illicit tobacco and alcohol.
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NewsDiageo promotion unit found to breach marketing rules
Diageo’s 20cl counter top promotion unit has been found to breach marketing rules by the Portman Group, the responsibility body for UK drinks producers.
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NewsTesco-backed coffee chain to close six outlets
Tesco-backed coffee chain Harris + Hoole is due to close six outlets in London and the South East.
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NewsScottish government pledges support for c-stores
The Scottish government has pledged to work with independent retailers to help them overcome barriers to success, following a Scottish Parliament debate yesterday.
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NewsToday's Group's online guide to core ranging gets record hits
Today’s Group’s digital guide to core ranging, Plan for Profit, has hit a record of more than 21,000 visitors over the past year.
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NewsLondis' SmartBuy value range exceeds target
The new value range for Londis, SmartBuy, has exceeded its pre-order target by 41% just six weeks after launching.
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NewsParfetts targets new retailers in depot upgrades
Parfetts is to refurbish its wholesale estate as it seeks to recruit more Go Local symbol retailers.
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NewsSupermarket sales growth continues to decline
Sales growth at the UK’s leading supermarkets has fallen for the sixth time in seven months, with the discounters continuing to outperform the market.
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NewsSpar back on TV with new adverts in August
Spar is back on TV in August with new adverts as part of this year’s £3m media campaign.
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NewsPlaying to win in Tesco town
Three years ago Andover was one of the UK’s top Tesco towns, with few independent c-stores still in the game. But after making some shrewed moves, the indies face a brighter future…
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NewsC-stores playing key role in high street recovery
Convenience stores are playing a key role in the high street recovery, according to new research from Southampton University.
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NewsTesco no longer has fear factor for independents
Tesco is a spent force which has failed to adapt to changing shopper trends and engage with communities across the UK, according to independent retailers.