All Off-licences articles
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Analysis & 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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News
Oddbins 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 & Features
From 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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News
Oddbins 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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Jobs 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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Media 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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Bestway 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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Bestway 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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Media 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 & Opinion
Is 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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News
Conviviality secures 15 c-stores for Bargain Booze
Conviviality Retail has acquired the entire share capital of KMD Enterprises
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Lia 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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Bargain Booze holds first big trade event
More than 80 suppliers gave retailers insight into merchandising, NPD and category trends
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Media 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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News
Conviviality to roll out easy-to-use EPoS system
Franchisees can also get a new Android handheld device…
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Analysis & Features
Strop of the year: Aldi and Bargain Booze
Aldi has wrapped itself in the British flag. Maybe it’s time to rediscover its British sense of humour
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News
Conviviality 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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Conviviality Retail bids to strengthen ties with franchisees
Conviviality Retail is looking to boost its relationship with its franchisees with three new collaboration initiatives.cha
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Media 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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Bargain 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.
