All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 82
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Stores urged to help shape local planning
Independents get the chance to have their say in pilot schemes across the UK
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High fuel prices drive shoppers local
The high cost of fuel could drive more people to convenience stores, according to new research.
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NewsSupport voiced for Nisa-Today’s split
Members of the retail and wholesale arms of Nisa-Today's are united in their support for proposals to demerge in order to bring more focus to both organisations.
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Today’s steps into gaps left by off licences
The Today's Group's strategy to fill the void left by the demise of Oddbins and Threshers is paying dividends, managing director Bill Laird told C-Store.
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Advice GuideVans: Petrol heads
The rising cost of fuel is changing the way retailers decide what to drive, points out Robin Mannering
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NewsDuty cut fuels hope over carriage costs
The reduction in fuel duty announced in last week's Budget will make it "politically difficult" for news wholesalers to announce further hikes in carriage costs, according to newsagents. However, retailers and their suppliers, while...
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NFRN “outraged” at exclusion from display ban working group
Independent newsagents have described the government’s decision to exclude them from the tobacco display ban working group as a “cold day for democracy”.
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NewsBudget 2011: Osborne announces fuel duty cut
The Chancellor has announced a surprise reduction in fuel duty in today’s Budget, easing the burden of high petrol prices for retailers across the country.
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Scottish grocers publish election manifesto
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has called for tougher action against retail crime and a rethink of the tobacco display ban in its 2011 local shops manifesto, published ahead of May’s Scottish Parliamentary elections.
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NewsSupermarkets’ job claims are exposed
Supermarkets' job creation claims have been undermined by new analysis which shows Tesco and Sainsbury's cut their total employee numbers in 2010 despite massive store development programmes. Analysis of the multiples' annual reports...
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NewsMPs back campaign to aid high streets
MPs representing some of the UK's most Tesco-dominated towns have added their voice to the sustainable high streets campaign, but ministers have missed an opportunity to ensure objective local consultation in planning decisions...
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Supermarkets could face food price inquiry
UK supermarkets may have been increasing food prices above the rate of inflation, new research suggests.
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Product News
GSK withdraws Lucozade Sport Light over "mould growth"
Lucozade Sport Lite Summer Berries has been withdrawn from retailers and distributors due to “mould growth”.
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Today's Group expands Plan for Profit scheme online
The Today’s Group is expanding its Plan for Profit category advice by launching its new website on Friday 11 March.
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Budgens unveils new shopper website
Budgens has revamped its consumer website, offering shoppers a range of new
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Most shoppers expect higher food inflation
Most shoppers are expecting food prices to rise and many are seeking lowest-priced own labels to deal with this, according to IGD’s latest research.
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NewsLast indie in ‘Tesco town’ loses the fight
The competition proves too much for the only remaining Bicester c-store
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Vote for ACS Community Hero
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has chosen the finalists for the 2011 Community Heroes Awards.
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Minister attacks supermarkets after levy rejection
Scottish first minister Alex Salmond described major supermarkets as the “barons of politics” after MSPs rejected proposals for a large retailer levy last week.
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Shoppers gloomier about 2011 but will spend on food
More than six in 10 shoppers think they will be worse-off in 2011, although less than one in three plans to cut back on food shopping, according to new research.