All articles by Sara Spary – Page 4
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NewsNorth East Convenience Stores adds two Bargain Booze stores
North East Convenience Stores opened two Bargain Booze stores this week in North Tyneside and South Shields…
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NewsSpar unveils plans for £145m own-label growth drive
Spar is embarking on a major own-label drive to net additional sales of £145m within five years…
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NewsTesco ditches sweets from checkouts as it clears 'guilt lanes'
Tesco is scrapping sweets and chocolates from all tills across the UK and the Republic of Ireland in a bid to help customers make “healthier choices”.
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NewsCamelot reports Lotto sales back in growth after relaunch
Sales of the National Lottery’s flagship Lotto game returned to growth following its relaunch last year.
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NewsLabour’s minimum wage overhaul would threaten local shops: ACS
Labour’s plans to overhaul the minimum wage to make it closer to average earnings would “threaten” local shops, the Association of Convenience Stores has warned.
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NewsMusgrave admits: 'We made mistakes in GB'
Musgrave chief Chris Martin has admitted “management mistakes” are partly to blame for “disappointing” results…
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NewsTobacco display ban: no display can pay for independents
Rather than fearing the tobacco display ban indie retailers should be looking at how it could boost their profits…
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Comment & OpinionMusgrave sharpens up
Retailers who had labelled Musgrave a “sinking ship” will no doubt be pleased to hear that Musgrave has a turnaround programme in place…
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NewsCostcutter owner Bibby to sell rest of Rhythm & Booze chain
Costcutter owner Bibby Retail Services has confirmed it plans to sell off its entire Rhythm & Booze estate…
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NewsMusgrave and Morrisons in dispute over Made Easy trademark
Musgrave GB is locked in a trademark dispute with Morrisons, The Grocer can reveal…
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NewsTulip distribution contract won by Fowler Welch
Fowler Welch has secured a “major” contract extension to distribute products for Tulip…
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's Burnley
I’m delighted. This is my second win – and it’s also my 25th anniversary at Sainsbury’s this year…
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NewsNFT private equity deal with EmergeVest set to fund expansion
NFT says its deal with private equity backer EmergeVest will enable it to expand into international markets…
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NewsLondis ditches lower-tier membership offer
Londis has been turning away prospective new members as part of a recruitment strategy shake-up…
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NewsMusgrave GB boss Donal Horgan steps down
Donal Horgan is to step down as MD of Musgrave GB, it announced today.
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NewsConviviality Retail confirms interest in Rhythm & Booze
Conviviality Retail, which owns Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, today confirmed it is in discussions with Bibby Retail Services over the purchase of its Rhythm & Booze estate.
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Category ReportOwn Label Category Report 2014
As the price war heats up retailers have a tough choice: good, better, best, or all three?…
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NewsSainsbury's takes on branded Easter eggs
Sainsbury’s own-label chocolate eggs are going head-to-head with the major brands this Easter…
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NewsWarner's Budgens to launch loyalty card scheme
Warner’s Budgens is set to launch a loyalty card next month…
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NewsSolar energy saves Oakland International £30k a year
Oakland International is set to cash in on annual savings of £30,000 after switching to solar energy…