Archive of all Post Office articles – Page 9
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 50 Independents: 31-40
Asiana, formed by Asian entrepreneur Sam Sangha in 2003, returns to our list after a year of impressive growth in its supermarket and wholesale delivery business
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can food & drink companies grab the grey pound?
The food and drink sector is lagging behind others in fulfilling the needs of older consumers. Why?…
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NewsOne Stop launches 200th incorporated Post Office
The organisation and One Stop have worked closely together over the past few years to open new modernised Post Offices
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NewsMcColl’s shares plunge as consumer environment remains challenging
Shares in McColl’s Retail Group plunged almost 11% on opening this morning after the c-store chain warned that the market remained “challenging and competitive”
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NewsCity snapshot: McColl's puts in 'best-ever' year but challenges remain
Top story C-store chain McColl’s Retail Group (MCLS) has announced its “best-ever” set of results in its maiden full-year as a listed company. Revenues exceeded £900m for the first time, growing 6.1% from £869.4m in 2013 to £922.4m in the 53 weeks to 30 November – when ...
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Analysis & FeaturesTrade associations: standing up for indie retailers' rights
As this month’s barometer shows, indies are generally satisfied with their trade associations…
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NewsACS rejects merger with National Federation of SubPostmasters
The ACS has rejected the possibility of merging with former trade union the National Federation of SubPostmasters…
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NewsBudgens retailer leads protest against Tesco Belsize Park
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton is leading a campaign to stop a Tesco Express store from opening in North London…
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Analysis & FeaturesJempson's gives local convenience another go
Jempson’s gives local convenience another go with Wadhurst store…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow independent retailers can make money from Post Offices
While the traditional post office is in decline, c-stores can benefit thanks to new ‘Local’ and ‘main’ formats…
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NewsUK convenience stores evolving services to keep pace: ACS
UK convenience stores are evolving their offer to keep pace with shopper needs, The ACS 2014 Local Shop Report has revealed.
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Comment & OpinionClick & collect on the road to domination
The age of click & collect is well and truly upon us, and it seems almost every week there’s a new development.
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NewsCollectPlus service boosts PayPoint profits
Rising transactions and the growth of click & collect helped PayPoint’s pre-tax profits grow 11.5% to £46m for the year ending 31 March.
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Analysis & FeaturesCash machines can be a cash cow
Some independents refuse to install ATMs. New research suggests they could be missing a trick…
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Category ReportBottled water category report 2014
Bottled water is booming. Analysis suggests that category value and volume growth is far outpacing that of grocery overall.
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Category ReportWhy more of us are splashing out on bottled water
Last summer brought a flood of new purchasers – but could the category really overtake carbonated soft drinks?…
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Category ReportWhy the National Convenience Show is a must attend event
The National Convenience Show will showcase the latest products and services to help c-stores stay ahead of the supers…
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Analysis & FeaturesOne Stop's next stop: a franchised future
One Stop now has its sights firmly set on franchise. CEO Tony Reed explains why it’s not a Tesco shadow brand…
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Comment & OpinionPost Office TLC
In a fast-moving, multi-media world, the Post Office needs to change - and it’s taking steps to do so…
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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.