All Independents articles – Page 7
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NewsCostcutter store numbers decline in wake of P&H struggles
Costcutter sore numbers fell from 2,200 to 1,776 in 2017
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Analysis & FeaturesHisbe: a brave new model for food retailers in Brighton
The city centre store has been reducing plastic and tackling food waste since long before it was fashionable
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NewsBooths abandons sale plan in favour of driving recovery
The chain, which has 28 stores, appointed investment bank Rothschild in November to examine options including a sale
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Analysis & FeaturesHow independent forecourts are battling the supermarkets
Five years ago the future looked bleak for independent forecourts, but today, the situation has changed and they are enjoying an incredible renaissance
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NewsEat 17 taps healthy convenience trend with new homemade range
The range spans 72 lines and encompasses sandwiches and wraps, dinner options, sides and desserts
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Analysis & FeaturesFive standout dishes from Market Hall Fulham
The capital’s trendiest food hall is introducing the nation to Calcutta puchka and pink lattes
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NewsNFRN welcomes CMA inquiry into Trinity Mirror/Express deal
NFRN welcomes CMA inquiry into Trinity Mirror takeover of Express Newspapers
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NewsNFRN urges investigation into newspaper supply chain
NFRN urges the CMA to investigate the newspaper supply chain
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NewsIndies get guidance on introducing plastic bag charging
Over two-fifths of independent retailers already charge for plastic bags
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NewsCTSI online animation guides retailers on underage sales
The CTSI urged businesses to ensure they have a strict system for age-restricted products
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NewsScottish indies vote to ban energy drink sales to children
Voluntary ban came into effect following a vote at the NFRN conference in Inverness last Monday
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NewsJames Hall & Co converts 50th independent store to CSR
James Hall & Co converts 50th independent store to CSR
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NewsGrimsey to present government with new high streets probe
Grimsey published his first high streets review in 2013
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Analysis & FeaturesThe top 50 independents: How to be king of your own castle
It’s a brutal market out there in which to be an independent. So who would want to do it? What does it take?
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NewsToday's pledges focus on availability, service and price
Today’s Group is seeking to be a first choice business partner by leading the field in technology
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Comment & OpinionEntrepreneurs will find a way even in harsh retail conditions
A few years ago, you couldn’t give a forecourt away, such was the perceived might of the grocery multiples. Now look at the money they’re worth
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NewsIndependent retail bodies welcome 5p bag charge extension
Theresa May is expected to outline the proposals on Thursday as part of a high-profile speech on the environment
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NewsVOA ordered to review business rates processes by senior judges
The practice of denying appeals before they get to court was highlighted in a case at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)
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NewsCook Trading pre-tax profits down by 10%
According to accounts filed at Companies House this week, pre-tax profit fell 10.3% to £2.45m
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NewsAndrew Heuck retires from Heron following B&M takeover
David Heuck will remain in his position as financial director