All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 76
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NewsBibby Distribution signs depot deal with Morrisons
The distribution arm of Bibby, which owns Costcutter, has announced a deal to manage five Morrisons depots across the country.
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NewsWelsh council in secret negotiations with Tesco
A Welsh council is secretly manoeuvring to sell land to Tesco for the development of a 28,000sq ft supermarket, in a case that raises serious questions about the transparency of local planning policy.
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NewsRetailer maintains Sun sales despite raising cover price
A news retailer who has added a surcharge to weekend editions of The Sun in order to maintain margins has not seen a drop in sales on the Saturday edition.
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NewsReview aims to tackle empty London high streets
London-based retailers are being urged to submit their responses to a new review aimed at reviving high streets across the capital.
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NewsACS launches minimum wage survey 2012
Convenience stores across the UK are being asked to complete an online survey on the impact of the national minimum wage and other employment costs.
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NewsNisa signs up Sugro
Nisa has announced the recruitment of Sugro Retail Group, the Cheshire-based symbol operator.
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NewsBestway slashes prices on 1,000 products
Bestway Wholesale Group has slashed the prices of over 1,000 products to help retailers capitalise on the Olympic period.
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NewsNews International accused of threatening retailer over Sun surcharge
News International has been accused of threatening to stop supplies to an independent news retailer who has added a surcharge…
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NewsLondis helps retailers spread the word
Londis is helping retailers to create their own bespoke newsletters to raise awareness locally and attract new customers into stores.
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NewsFirst Loco forecourt store opens
The first Loco forecourt store has opened as the new Nisa symbol group progresses towards its ambition of 150 stores by the end of the financial year.
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Product NewsThe People's Supermarket joins forces with Spar
The People’s Supermarket has announced a long-term partnership with Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore, ending its current supplier agreement with Nisa.
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NewsThe Co-operative Group converts first three David Sands stores
The Co-operative Group is set to unveil its first three former David Sands stores following an investment of £750,000.
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News groups slam carriage charge hike
News retail groups have hit out at wholesaler Smiths News for increasing its carriage charge by 4.21%.
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NewsCostcutter campaign targets Sunday trading suspension
Costcutter has unveiled a new campaign aimed at helping retailers combat the suspension of Sunday trading laws during the Olympics.
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NewsClegg backs campaign against Tesco plans
Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has thrown his weight behind a campaign opposing plans for a new Tesco Express store in his constituency.
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NewsFirst Kwiksave outlasts Tesco Metro
Costcutter’s first Kwiksave outlet has outlasted the Tesco Metro next door in Little Lever, Bolton, as the grocery multiple prepares to replace the store with a nearby supermarket.
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NewsMinisters publish shopping parade guidance
The government has published new guidance on rejuvenating shopping parades as part of its response to Mary Portas’ high street review.
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NewsRetailers dismiss Portas Pilots scheme
Retailers located in the successful Portas Pilot towns have dismissed the initiative as “too little too late”.
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NewsShop vacancy rates in Portas towns exceed national average
Eleven out of 12 of the winning Portas Pilot towns have high street vacancy rates above the national average, according to new analysis.
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NewsFirst Portas Pilots set to kick start town centres
Twelve town centres across the country will share a £1.2m fund to revitalise their high streets after being nominated as the first Portas Pilots.