Stores news – Page 11
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NewsAsda launches ‘store within store’ concept with toy retailer The Entertainer
The concepts will launch early next year, with The Entertainer having responsibility for range, pricing and merchandising
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NewsQueues set to return as Scotland first to bring back two-metre rule
All stores north of the border were ordered to reintroduce two-metre rule restrictions from Saturday morning
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NewsOne third of shoppers have loose produce Covid fears
36% felt sustainable packaging had become more important since the start of the pandemic
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NewsGovernment backtracks on face mask rule for shopworkers
The industry expressed anger that the huge investment in protective screens may not prevent staff having to wear face coverings
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NewsRetail workers forced to wear masks under coronavirus clampdown
Boris Johnson said masks would become obligatory for shop assistants and workers in pubs, restaurants and cafés in England
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NewsBooths makes southern move with Essex electric forecourt store plan
Booths has teamed up with Gridserve, the company behind the UK’s first electric forecourt, in Braintree
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NewsMorrisons pledges Covid store deep clean to make shoppers feel safer
The retailer is ordering new equipment and employing thousands of additional cleaning staff for the task
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NewsWaitrose to sell Wolverhampton store to Tesco as four branches close
The 140 partners at the Waitrose Wolverhampton branch will move to Tesco under TUPE provisions
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NewsBooths adds fourth spice counter at Ilkey branch due to popularity
The Rafi’s Spicebox counter will offer customers over 50 hand-blended spices that can be tailored to different tastes and heats
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NewsHigh-end and health-focused Boutique Grocer to open in Islington
The 4,700 sq ft high-end grocer will also have a flexible layout to test different consumer trends
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NewsSpar launches dine-in for two offer as part of new evening meal range
The meal deal offer will consist of a main meal and two sides for £5
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NewsTesco increases rollout of Krispy Kreme digital display cabinets
Tesco said the exclusive partnership had proved popular with shoppers
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NewsInstall DRS machines? We’re too busy fighting for survival, say retailers
Government plans for a DRS have suffered another delay as the consultation is pushed back
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership trials virtual queuing system
The trial is taking place at six Waitrose stores and three John Lewis branches
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NewsPoundland to open three stores in one day
The new openings come just weeks after Poundland announced the biggest transformation programme in its history
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NewsTesco slashes prices on hundreds of branded products
The retailer has cut base prices on almost 600 ambient SKUs since the beginning of July
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NewsGovernment still investigating Sunday trading extensions
The move comes despite reports earlier in the summer the government had shelved plans to change the existing rules
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NewsHotel Chocolat extends St Neots DC with outlet store
Hotel Chocolat also has six outlet branches in Cheshire Oaks, York, Bridgend, the O2 (London), Clarks Village (Somerset) and Gloucester Quays
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NewsWaitrose could close stores in John Lewis digital-first strategy move
Chairman Sharon White updated staff on the strategic plans today
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NewsMajestic Wine to open new stores following lockdown customer surge
The retailer has unveiled plans for two new shops in Henley and Beckenham