All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 81
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Appleby Westward MD Pattison resigns
The managing director of Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward (AW), John Pattison, has resigned and will leave the business at the end of September. Pattison has been with the South West England wholesaler since December 2008, when he joined...
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Retailer Jonathan James to sell two stores
Cambridgeshire retailer Jonathan James has put two of his Spar service stations up for sale.
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Newsagents slam carriage charge increase
Newsagents have condemned Smiths News’ decision to increase carriage charges for its retailers by nearly 5% from August.
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Watchdog must have tougher powers, say ACS and MPs
MPs and retailers have called on the government to ensure the proposed supermarket ombudsman has the power to impose fines on retailers if necessary.
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Mults make a move on out-of-town vacancies
Struggling retailers are helping supermarket giants expand like ‘hermit crabs’
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Blakemore offers terms incentives
Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore (AFB) has announced price reductions on about 100 key lines as part of an investment package worth on average more than £7,000 per store.
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NewsCoalition turning its back on high streets
The coalition is failing to deliver on its pledge to promote diversity on British high streets, local shops have told MPs.
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ANR chief faces redundancy
John Lennon, managing director of the Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) news retailing arm, has been made redundant as part of a restructuring process.
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NewsRetailers rubbish waste review
Retailers have voiced disappointment at the government’s waste review, which they say does little to improve access to waste collection and recycling services.
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Adjudicator Draft Bill published
Retailers have welcomed the publication of the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill, which would pave the way for greater protection for small suppliers and retailers from harmful supermarket buying practices.
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More shoppers plan to cook from scratch
Twice the number of shoppers are planning to cook from scratch this year than in 2008, according to the latest IGD ShopperTrack research.
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Retailers welcome progress on High Street planning
Retailers have welcomed ministers’ reassurances over the future of the High Street following a key parliamentary debate on Tuesday.
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Council advised against approving £40m Tesco store
Plans for a £40m Tesco store in Nottingham are hanging in the balance after council officers advised against approving it planning permission.
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Mary Portas leads review of High Street
TV celebrity and retail guru Mary Portas has been tasked with identifying how to promote more prosperous and diverse high streets.
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NewsMost want to keep Sunday trading status quo
Respondents to the government's Red Tape Challenge have overwhelmingly backed the current Sunday trading regime, according to C-Store analysis.
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Adjudicator delay frustrates small shops
A new grocery market ombudsman to protect small suppliers and retailers from harmful supermarket buying practices may not start work for another two years.
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NewsLabour leader speaks up against supermarkets
The leader of the opposition has raised concerns over the “Tesco-isation” of Britain’s high streets.
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ACS: Community buy rules threaten local shops
Government proposals for a ‘Community right to buy’ will harm the interests of local retailers unless major amendments are made, the Association of Convenience Stores has warned.
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NewsDHL delivers Nisa contract on cue
The implementation of Nisa- Today’s distribution contract with DHL has passed without a hitch, retailers have told C-Store. On April 2 DHL took control of Nisa’s ambient operation from Bibby, meaning it now handles delivery of the entire supply chain from the Scunthorpe depot.
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Products In DepthCash in: Soft Drinks - Bubbling over
Manufacturers are confident of sparkling soft drinks sales for the year ahead and are backing their brands to the hilt, explains Robin Mannering