http://www.thegrocer.co.uk http://www.thegrocer.co.uk http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.thegrocer.co.uk http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/poundland-boss-were-not-changing-our-name-to-97p-land/343306.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/poundland-boss-were-not-changing-our-name-to-97p-land/343306.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Poundland’s CEO Jim McCarthy has downplayed suggestions it had initiated a price war by dropping prices to 97p in areas where rivals – particularly 99p Stores – have recently opened new stores. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:12 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-eyes-up-hmv-jessops-and-blockbuster-sites/237551.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-eyes-up-hmv-jessops-and-blockbuster-sites/237551.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Discounter 99p Stores is eyeing a number of sites occupied by retail chains that have fallen into administration… Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:32 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/fresh/99-stores-to-sell-fresh-produce-permanently/234791.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/fresh/99-stores-to-sell-fresh-produce-permanently/234791.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss One year after launch, 99p Stores says its fresh produce range is doing well and has now become a permanent fixture… Sat, 8 Dec 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-trials-blu-ray-films-in-stores/233974.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-trials-blu-ray-films-in-stores/233974.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Discounter 99p Stores has launched a range of 99p Blu-Ray titles…. Sat, 3 Nov 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-euro-50-fascia-is-doing-well-in-dublin/232348.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-euro-50-fascia-is-doing-well-in-dublin/232348.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores has said its newest fascia Euro 50 is performing well, 12 months after it launched its first store in Dublin… Sat, 8 Sep 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-cashes-in-as-profits-climb-again/230921.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-cashes-in-as-profits-climb-again/230921.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores has revealed a 14% rise in pre-tax profits for the year to 31 January, to £7.2m. The growth is slower… Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:20 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-launches-meal-deal-for-198/229508.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-launches-meal-deal-for-198/229508.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores has increased its efforts to grab more of the lunchtime market by advertising a £1.98 meal deal on its… Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/discounter-slams-bbc-watchdog/228865.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/discounter-slams-bbc-watchdog/228865.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores has laughed off a Watchdog investigation into the chain as “flawed, stupid and bad journalism” - and thanked… Sat, 5 May 2012 14:33 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/poundland/poundland-basket-spend-is-higher/228854.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/poundland/poundland-basket-spend-is-higher/228854.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Shoppers snap up more bargains at Poundland than at its pound shop rivals, research by Him! has revealed. Sat, 5 May 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters-dominate-in-the-grocers-top-50/227884.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters-dominate-in-the-grocers-top-50/227884.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Aldi and Lidl have hogged the spotlight, but the growth of TJ Morris, B&M Retail, Farmfoods and other UK-owned discounters has been no less dramatic. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/discounters-a-z/everything-still-1-as-poundland-gears-up-to-launch-web-offer/224290.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/discounters-a-z/everything-still-1-as-poundland-gears-up-to-launch-web-offer/224290.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Poundland is gearing up to launch its first e-commerce website - and yes, everything will sell for a pound. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-bids-to-be-one-stop-shop-with-fresh-debut/224123.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-bids-to-be-one-stop-shop-with-fresh-debut/224123.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores is adding fresh meat and vegetables to its range, breaking new ground for a fixed-price discounter. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/nisa-and-select-and-save-extend-contract-for-a-further-five-years/221811.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/nisa-and-select-and-save-extend-contract-for-a-further-five-years/221811.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Nisa has secured a five-year extension to its contract with Select & Save. The convenience chain has more than 100 stores and has been a member of Nisa for some years. Extending its contract would help provide a “robust trading offer”… Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-eyes-up-a-frozen-food-fight/221589.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/discounters/99p-stores/99p-stores-eyes-up-a-frozen-food-fight/221589.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Single-price discounter 99p Stores is taking on frozen food specialist Iceland by selling frozen food for the first time. Sat, 8 Oct 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-stores-to-make-its-debut-in-ireland/220583.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-stores-to-make-its-debut-in-ireland/220583.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores is about to beat Poundland to the punch in the Republic of Ireland. Just weeks after Poundland announced it would open its first Dealz store in October, 99p Stores has revealed it will open its first store in the republic next… Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-stores-unveils-new-fascia-for-irish-entrance/220539.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-stores-unveils-new-fascia-for-irish-entrance/220539.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores will beat Poundland to the punch by making its debut in Ireland next month – under the new banner of €uro 50 Stores. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:08 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/weston-locals-rage-at-new-99p-stores/219745.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/weston-locals-rage-at-new-99p-stores/219745.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Discounter 99p Stores has attracted the ire of some shoppers in Weston-super-Mare after it was granted planning permission to take over a recently vacated Mothercare store in the town’s Sovereign Shopping Centre. Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-stores-in-double-pronged-drive-to-expand-store-numbers/219409.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-stores-in-double-pronged-drive-to-expand-store-numbers/219409.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores is continuing its rapid “double-pronged attack” on store expansion, by pledging to open at least one 99p Stores or Family Bargains store every week until the end of the year and has signed up as the newest member of Nisa-Today’s. Sat, 9 Jul 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/financial-difficulties-halt-the-cake-car-company/219208.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/financial-difficulties-halt-the-cake-car-company/219208.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss The Cake Bake Company will forever be remembered as the company that made the cake car featured in the 2007 Full of Lovely Stuff TV ad campaign for the Skoda Fabia. Sat, 2 Jul 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/poundworld-planning-to-stock-decent-food-shopping-basket/219228.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/poundworld-planning-to-stock-decent-food-shopping-basket/219228.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Poundworld is planning a massive expansion of its grocery range.  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/bigger-range-bigger-profits-for-99p-stores/218861.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/bigger-range-bigger-profits-for-99p-stores/218861.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores has unveiled record profits after introducing a wider range of products to its stores.The variety discounter more than trebled pre-tax profits from £1.8m to £6.3m in the year ending January 2011. Sales increased 26.2% to… Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/record-profits-for-99p-stores/218814.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/record-profits-for-99p-stores/218814.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p stores has announced record profits after it introduced a wider range of products at its stores… Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/lalanis-add-family-recipes-to-99p-stores/218060.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/lalanis-add-family-recipes-to-99p-stores/218060.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss The Lalani family behind discounter 99p Stores is sharing its favourite recipes with customers. The retailer has introduced its own family recipes on to the labels of its own-label soy and chilli sauces ‘Lalani Chicken with Ginger and… Sat, 14 May 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/80m-tag-for-99p-stores-dismissed-as-fanciful/217220.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/80m-tag-for-99p-stores-dismissed-as-fanciful/217220.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss The rumoured £60m-£80m asking price for 99p Stores is “fanciful”, according to private equity experts. Last week it emerged that the single-price discounter had appointed DC Advisory Partners to work on a strategic review of the… Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/warburtons-loaf-on-trial-at-poundland/216204.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/warburtons-loaf-on-trial-at-poundland/216204.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Poundland is trialling a mid-size Warburtons Toastie loaf that has been exclusively developed for it by the manufacturer.The 600g product which is midway between a full 800g and half-sized loaf and available in thick or medium slices … Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/rippleglen-discounter-ranges-are-hurting-ctn/215351.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/rippleglen-discounter-ranges-are-hurting-ctn/215351.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Leading CTN operator Rippleglen has accused big confectionery companies of damaging traditional newsagents’ businesses by developing exclusive ranges for discounters.MD Mike Colley said major confectionery manufacturers were not just… Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/chilled-lines-to-go-national-at-99p-stores/215144.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/chilled-lines-to-go-national-at-99p-stores/215144.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores will complete the roll-out of its extended chilled range to more than 100 stores next week.New lines include cheese, bacon, yoghurt and spreads as well as Rustlers burgers, pies and slices. The move follows a trial last year… Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/matthew-walker-pudding-deal-is-a-christmas-hit-for-99p-stores/215124.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/matthew-walker-pudding-deal-is-a-christmas-hit-for-99p-stores/215124.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Single-price discounter 99p Stores enjoyed the sweet taste of success in the run-up to Christmas after shifting 80,000 Matthew Walker Christmas puddings.With the average price at £3.99 for the 454g line at the multiples, the deal caused… Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-planning-tranche-of-big-ticket-stores/214363.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-planning-tranche-of-big-ticket-stores/214363.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores has announced plans to open 30 Family Bargain stores next year and to take aim at the mults with an expanded food range. Speaking exclusively to the Grocer, buying director Faisal Lalani said the multi-price format gave the... Sat, 4 Dec 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/a-right-royal-reception/214306.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/a-right-royal-reception/214306.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss The helpful folk at 99p Stores this week had some advice for Wills and Kate on how to throw a budget reception, releasing a list of vaguely wedding-themed items for under a quid.But even in Austerity Britain the future monarch and his… Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/safe-and-sexy-for-6p-a-pop/213156.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/safe-and-sexy-for-6p-a-pop/213156.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Good news for lovestruck bargain hunters this week with 99p Stores selling an 18-pack of condoms for less than a quid. Still, it’s not the sort of product where you’d want to gamble on quality. Figures this year showed the average cost of… Sat, 9 Oct 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/topics/tj-morris-reports-big-profits-but-warns-of-discounter-vat-woe/212948.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/topics/tj-morris-reports-big-profits-but-warns-of-discounter-vat-woe/212948.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss TJ Morris has posted bumper sales and profits but has warned the booming discount market will be squeezed when January’s VAT hike kicks in. Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/topics/three-hundred-woolworths-stores-still-empty/211930.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/topics/three-hundred-woolworths-stores-still-empty/211930.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Three hundred former Woolworths stores remain empty more than 18 months after the chain’s collapse. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:47 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/new-99p-store-will-offer-49p-bargains/211848.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/new-99p-store-will-offer-49p-bargains/211848.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores has opened its biggest store yet, with an 11,000 sq ft store in Bristol. The store is trading under the fascia Family Bargains, which has been trialled since June this year and frees the retailer from its fixed price point. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/97p-it-asda-be-a-mistake/210487.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/97p-it-asda-be-a-mistake/210487.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss So much for minimum pricing on booze.Asda was last week offering punters bottles of vodka for 97p due to the latest pricing error on its faintly erratic website.Still, with 99p Stores set to start selling wine at its… Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/99p-stores-under-fire-for-cheap-alcohol-plan/210335.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/99p-stores-under-fire-for-cheap-alcohol-plan/210335.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss High-flying discounter 99p Stores has sparked anger among alcohol awareness groups after unveiling plans to sell wine, cider and alcopops for just 99p a bottle. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:06 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/picknmix-of-growth-plans-for-99p-stores/210123.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/picknmix-of-growth-plans-for-99p-stores/210123.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss 99p Stores has posted bumper sales and profits on the back of a huge store opening programme last year. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/just-put-it-on-expenses/209329.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/just-put-it-on-expenses/209329.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss For MPs about to lose their second and third homes, 99p Stores has thoughtfully put together a bargain-basement survival kit.It costs less than a fiver and includes an alarm clock to help them get to job interviews, pens to fill out job... Sat, 8 May 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/youths-told-to-buzzard-off/208268.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/youths-told-to-buzzard-off/208268.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Kids, eh? Wide-eyed embodiments of angelic innocence, or malevolent imps bent on destruction especially after too many glasses of Generic High-Sugar Juice Drink.99p Stores has shown zero tolerance to the latest wave of youthful... Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/giant-ndc-to-boost-99p-stores-growth-plan/207706.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/giant-ndc-to-boost-99p-stores-growth-plan/207706.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Budget chain 99p stores has announced plans for a new national distribution centre that will allow the retailer to more than double in size in the next three years. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:07 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-stores-is-21st-century-woolworths/206824.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-stores-is-21st-century-woolworths/206824.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Discount retailer 99p Stores has unveiled plans to open 80 new stores this year, creating 2,500 jobs and increasing its estate to more than 200 stores.The chain announced its plans as it opened its first store in 2010 this week its... Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-stores-leads-the-charge-for-woolworths/205359.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/99p-stores-leads-the-charge-for-woolworths/205359.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Discount chain 99p Stores has taken over more Woolworths stores than any other retailer, snapping up 52 sites since the chain went bust a year ago, research by The Grocer has revealed."We have opened 46 stores with the rest set to open... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/fixed-price-stores-heading-for-squeeze-as-vat-returns-to-175/205246.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/companies/fixed-price-stores-heading-for-squeeze-as-vat-returns-to-175/205246.article?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss Single-price retailers are heading for a "perfect storm" of rising VAT and inflation, warn discounter rivals and their growth could slow significantly as a result.Retailers such as Poundland and 99p Stores have thrived in the recession,... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00 GMT