All Property and Planning articles – Page 59
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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NewsNew Tesco cellar for Union Champagne
Union Champagne has unveiled a new cellar dedicated to Tesco Finest Premier Cru and Finest Grand Cru Vintage Champagnes…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe top 10 technologies every indie should have
A man walks into a convenience store for a loaf of bread and a carton of milk. He knows the bread is on deal as a personalised message has been sent to his smartphone…
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NewsJempson's to open its fifth supermarket
Sussex indie Jempson’s is set to open a new store in the autumn…
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NewsCostco to create 500 jobs at two new depots
Costco is set to create 500 jobs when it opens two new depots this year…
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NewsMoy Park to boost Grantham convenience food NPD
Moy Park is to pump £20m into its Grantham processing site to establish a new convenience foods operation…