All Property and Planning articles – Page 57
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NewsOut of town growth is out of sync with new planning rules
A year after the government enshrined town centre first in its new planning policy, councils continue to grant permission …
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Comment & Opinion
Giraffe deal benefits Tesco not Giraffe
Tesco’s horsemeat traumas have evidently not deterred it from getting involved with other four-legged beasts…
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Comment & Opinion
History of the high street
Empty and soon-to-be empty units on the high street are potentially making way for yet another wave of convenience stores…
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NewsMartin McColl looks to Nisa for c-store supply
As Costcutter and Palmer & Harvey confirmed their tie-up, Nisa is taking steps to recoup the £500m in lost business…
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NewsCostcutter ditches Nisa as it forges supply deal with P&H
Mace fascia to be managed by Costcutter as Palmer & Harvey takes over distribution from Nisa. Turton “not surprised”…
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NewsPowys dairy extension denial inquiry is launched
A public inquiry has been launched into why Powys County Council refused planning permission for a 1,000-cow dairy farm…
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NewsWaitrose doubles store refurbishment rate as profits soar by 12%
Waitrose is planning a major store refurbishment programme this year on up to 25 shops – about 10% of its core estate…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow 'horsegate' inspired Ranjit Boparan's meaty Vion deal
“Only last week I talked about bringing our food closer to home,” Philip Clarke beamed in a statement this week…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe grocery store of the future
It may look distinctly low-tech through a modern lens, but the world’s first supermarket was revolutionary in its time…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarkets are snapping up the nation's pubs
Blackfield has a Tesco Express on one side of Hampton Lane and will soon have a Sainsbury’s Local on the other…
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NewsNisa to invest in refits and prices after £100m refinance deal
Nisa will use the £100m refinancing package it secured from Barclays this week to invest in…
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Comment & Opinion
Over-cautious OFT will hamper growth
With a tough underlying market and in the face of pressure from the multiples…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe new space race in grocery
Even as the growth in superstores slows down, grocery chains are jostling for position in the rush to occupy the ‘new’ ter…
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NewsFudge Kitchen invests in long-life production for new range
Fudge Kitchen is to open its own production facility to handle a new range developed specifically for mainstream retail…
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News2 Sisters sites to get updates from Clegg
2 Sisters Food Group is expanding and improving three of its sites to boost production…
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Comment & Opinion
Heinz deal shows Warren Buffett understands value of food cos
Warren Buffett’s landmark valuation of Heinz has been queried, but the value of food companies needs more contemplation…
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NewsHeritage Madison is the latest Costcutter recruit
Costcutter has bagged another new member – new South West-based retail group Heritage Madison…
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NewsEx-Thorntons chairman blasts planned closure of Belper
The former chairman of Thorntons has criticised the company for closing its shop in Belper…
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NewsAsda takes George online offer into 24 European countries
Asda’s clothing arm, George, is to expand online into 24 European countries including France, Denmark and Spain…
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NewsPortas Pilots review delayed as process descends into farce
Business leaders warned the government’s plans to save the high street were descending into chaos this week…