All Independents articles – Page 7
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Comment & OpinionAs Amazon shows the might of corporations, what can SMEs do?
After a number of fruitless attempts by Amazon to eat into the fmcg market, it now has a way in, says Jonathan Fitchew of Pareto Law. Here’s what SMEs can learn from it
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NewsJohnston Press slammed for newsagent profit margin cuts
Margins will drop to as low as 10% while cover prices increase by up to 20p…
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NewsUnsold packs weigh heavy on indies as tobacco laws hit
Two-thirds of independent retailers were left with stock they could no longer legally sell
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Comment & OpinionWholesale can nurture local
On previous occasions I have alluded to my affection for North Wales, and we were there again at the weekend
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NewsCraft brews stocked in mults ‘risk being delisted by indies’
Craft beer distributor Sparetap says cheaper prices could lead to bottle shops avoiding brands found in supermarkets
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News'Just in time' shopping drives independent convenience store growth
There was a net increase of 91 stores across the top 500 British town centres
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NewsLondon Nisa store rebrands as high-end organic independent shop
Pav Sahota will open Raw Store in Old Street next week after seeing demand “for something a little bit different”
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NewsNisa looks for booze sales boost with second Cider Festival
The promotion will feature brands such as Rekorderlig, Stella Artois Cidre, Kopparberg, Magners and Old Mout
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NewsChris Ellett made transformation director at Well Pharmacy
Ellett will be responsible for leading the IT, programme management office, and innovation functions…
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NewsMoy Park wins raft of listings for ready to eat chicken range
The Good to Go range launched in January as a “convenient snacking solution”
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NewsScots indies back deposit refund scheme for bottles and cans
Customers could receive a small reward for returning used bottles and cans to retailers
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Comment & OpinionThe Top 50 is a fantastic advertisement for entrepreneurship
How can Iceland not be independent, with Malcolm Walker at the wheel?
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NewsWalker's Iceland tops 2017's Top 50 ranking
Iceland has gone straight to number one as it enters the Top 50 Independents ranking for the first time
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 50 independents 2017
A new number one. New entry criteria. But still the definitive ranking of the Top 50 independent food & drink retailers
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NewsConvenience store crime cost £232m in 2016, says ACS
Violence, shoplifting, fraud, burglary and staff theft cost each convenience retailer an estimated £4,600 on average last
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NewsJames Convenience Retail puts 10 Supernews sites on market
JCR owner Jonathan James acquired the sites when he bought Rippleglen parent company First Stop News in March last year
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Comment & OpinionIceland’s Malcolm Walker celebrates independent retail spirit
The yearly celebration that is The Grocer Annual Lunch saw representatives from the UK’s Big 30 wholesalers and the Top 50 independent retailers come together to reflect on the past year and plan for the future
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Comment & OpinionCrumbs from Tesco's table?
The idea that an independent would be prepared to act as an unpaid labourer for Tesco is unforgivably insulting
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Awards announces finalists in 13 categories
Awards celebrate specialist independent retail market and include a new category for 2017: Best Newcomer
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Analysis & FeaturesIndies split over impact of Tesco-Booker merger plan
The independent trade is split down the middle on the merits of the shock £3.7bn Tesco-Booker merger