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WhitepapersThe grocery store of the future: how technology is evolving the store landscape
With the grocery store of the future at the cusp of transformation, find out how technology will redefine the in-store experience and how retailers can navigate the changes shaping their future.
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Analysis and FeaturesHow are Scottish convenience stores navigating today's challenges?
All UK grocers face challenges, but stores in Scotland have unique burdens to bear. How are they coping?
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NewsOddbins in rescue talks as scale of collapse is revealed
Oddbins blamed its collapse largely on Brexit when news of its turmoil hit headlines earlier this year
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Analysis and FeaturesFrom collapse to collapse: can Oddbins be saved a second time?
The off-licence chain’s turnaround was trashed by tax woes, changing shopper tastes, Brexit and steep competition. We ask whether Oddbins has a future?
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NewsOddbins forced to call in administrators again
The ailing chain has turned to administrators Duff & Phelps for aid, blaming the current squeeze on consumer confidence and surging costs
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NewsJobs at risk as Oddbins prepares to appoint administrators
The wine merchants is preparing to enter administration for the second time in eight years
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NewsMedia Bites 29 Jan: No-deal Brexit, Tesco, Oddbins
A no-deal Brexit threatens the UK’s food security and will lead to higher prices and empty shelves in the short-term, retailers are warning.
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NewsBestway seeks to reassure Bargain Booze franchisees
The wholesaler held meetings last week in Manchester, Leeds and Swindon, which were attended by a total of 250 franchisees…
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NewsBestway annual profits up 8.5% ahead of Bargain Booze swoop
New Bargain Booze and Wine Rack owner Bestway has posted an 8.5% increase in pre-tax profit from £413.3m to £448.4m in the year ended 30 June 2017.
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NewsMedia Bites 9 April: Tesco, Bestway/Bargain Booze, Sugar tax, Pret
Tesco boss Dave Lewis “pressed on merits of Booker tie-up” as it prepares to issue its annual results, writes The Times (£).
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Comment and OpinionIs it exit stage left for Bargain Booze?
While C&C Group is set to snap up Matthew Clark and Bibendum, uncertainty remains about the future of the retail side
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NewsConviviality secures 15 c-stores for Bargain Booze
Conviviality Retail has acquired the entire share capital of KMD Enterprises
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NewsLia Rutter opens second Bargain Booze outlet in Macclesfield
Rutter has secured investment from Royal Bank of Scotland to open the store
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NewsBargain Booze holds first big trade event
More than 80 suppliers gave retailers insight into merchandising, NPD and category trends
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NewsMedia Bites 2 Feb: EasyJet, M&S, EasyFoodstore, Sainsbury's, Bargain Booze
EasyJet boss Dame Carolyn McCall breaks her silence about an approach to take charge of M&S. Plus the budget airline dips a toe into grocery with the launch of EasyFoodstore.
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NewsConviviality to roll out easy-to-use EPoS system
Franchisees can also get a new Android handheld device…
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NewsConviviality signs £4.3m fintech contract as Matthew Clark takeover completes
Conviviality Retail has signed a new contract with financial technology business Universe to provide point-of-sale, payment and encryption services. It comes as Conviviality’s £200m reverse takeover of wine and spirits supplier Matthew Clark cleared its final hurdle yesterday.
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NewsMedia Bites 14 July: Living wage, Tesco, GCA, Bargain Booze
George Osborne’s new national living wage is likely to lead to higher prices at the supermarket checkout, according to Moody’s. Plus Tesco brings in new click & collect charges, the GCA asks questions of Morrisons and profits and sales rise at Conviviality retail.
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NewsBargain Booze owner lays foundations for growth
Conviviality Retail boss Diana Hunter has said the group is in a “strong position” to grow in the coming years after the Bargain Booze owner increased revenues 2.4% to £364.1m.
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NewsMedia Bites 10 July: Bargain Booze, petrol prices, PepsiCo
Bargain Booze confirms its in the race for wine supplier Matthew Clark, fallout from the living wage announcement, Sainsbury’s and Tesco prices at the pump, PepsiCo beats market expectations and Procter & Gamble has agreed to sell 43 beauty brands to Coty.