All Convenience articles – Page 168
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Analysis & FeaturesIllicit tobacco: it's time to take a stand
As previously law-abiding indies are tempted, the illicit tobacco trade is growing again…
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NewsAlfred Jones boosted Tesco/One Stop share by 0.02%, says OFT
One Stop’s acquisition from Alfred Jones was cleared because the deal would increase Tesco’s share by a mere 0.02%.
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging will 'put burden on retailers'
The government’s decision today to open a new review into plain packaging for tobacco has been met with dismay by retail groups, amid claims it will put added burdens on small retailers.
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NewsPost Office delivers £20m upgrade plan for rural outposts
The Post Office is launching a £20m investment programme for rural subpostmasters.
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NewsMcColl’s Retail Group weighs flotation
McColl’s Retail Group is eyeing a possible flotation, just months after off-licence chain Bargain Booze successfully floated under the name Conviviality Retail.
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NewsCo-op to open till 10pm for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
The Co-operative Group is to keep its convenience stores open until 10pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Sir Philip Green serious about moving BhS into grocery?
Could retail legend Sir Philip Green turn BhS into “an affordable M&S Food” or is convenience conversion a ruse to flog it…
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NewsJTI takes up fight against underage tobacco sales
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has launched a pilot scheme to combat underage sales, which it claims is the first to be undertaken by a tobacco supplier.
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NewsBlackburn opening for first standalone KQF
Halal food manufacturer KQF has opened its first standalone store…
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NewsWaitrose to add six new Welcome Break stores
Waitrose has more than doubled the range stocked in its Welcome Break branches.
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NewsMorrisons sales fall again as online debut approaches
Morrisons’ like-for-like sales for the third quarter fell 2.4% with CEO Dalton Philips insisting the retailer will return to positive like-for-like growth in Q4.
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NewsOne Stop’s acquisition of Alfred Jones nears completion
The Alfred Jones convenience stores acquired by One Stop will be converted by January 2014, One Stop has confirmed.
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NewsSainsbury's under fire for offering The Sun in its cafés
Sainsbury’s has come under fire for offering free copies of The Sun in its in-store cafés…
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Comment & OpinionDon't give up on the CTN just yet
Even Charles Wilson may be powerless to stop the loss of trade to duty-avoided tobacco; but don’t give up on CTNs yet…
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McColl's launches Halloween campaign for Cardiac Risk in the Young
McColl’s Retail Group has launched a campaign to raise money for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) this Halloween.
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NewsSainsbury's Locals outperforming c-store market says Mike Coupe
Like-for-like sales in Sainsbury’s c-stores are “growing ahead of the overall convenience market”…
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NewsClydebank Co-op and KeyStore joint c-store opens for business
A jointly branded KeyStore and Clydebank Co-operative Society c-store has opened in Glasgow’s West End…
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NewsBargain Booze brings Thwaites craft beers to the high street
Bargain Booze has partnered with brewer Thwaites to exclusively launch a range of ales in response ‘huge growth’ in the popularity of craft ales.
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NewsHolland & Barrett take-a-whey stop targets City workers
Holland & Barrett is trialling a protein shake bar in a revamped store in London’s Leadenhall Market.
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NewsJohn Lewis offers click & collect via c-stores
John Lewis shoppers will be able to collect goods from convenience stores and petrol stations as part of a new trial.