Stores news – Page 159
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NewsShutter restrictions to stay despite riots of 2011
The government has rejected a proposal to cut planning restrictions on shop security shutters a year after the riots.
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NewsFisher's to remain after Sainsbury's buyout
Sainsbury’s has bought one of the UK’s most high-profile independent retail outlets, Fisher’s of Gerrards Cross
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NewsAldi expansion set to create 3,000 new jobs
Aldi plans to hit its target of hiring 3,000 new staff in the next year by expanding UK store numbers…
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NewsBrakes secures £150m from new contracts
Foodservice giant Brakes has picked up new business worth £150m since the start of the year. Around £50m of the new…
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NewsGrimsby site to shake up Morrisons seafood
Morrisons is gearing up for a complete overhaul of its seafood category after it opens its new seafood processing site…
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NewsCo-op to recruit 8,000 staff after Lloyds deal
The Co-operative Group is expected to increase its workforce by more than 8,000 staff after its banking arm clinched a deal…
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NewsAllied makes bigger bakery investment
Allied Bakeries will invest tens of millions of pounds in the coming year on new equipment, in a bid to drive efficiency and protect margins.
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Fire-struck Glendale restores production
Glendale Foods has restarted production following a fire at its factory last week.
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NewsThe Co-op bags landmark banking bargain
The Co-operative Group has agreed the “transformational” purchase of more than 600 high street branches from Lloyds Banking Group.
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NewsBreakfast in style with Crunchy Nut
Kellogg’s has opened a posh Crunchy Nut pop-up restaurant at the Westfield shopping centre in London, and has…
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NewsMorrisons 'a natural fit' for Vion Hall's site
Speculation is mounting that Morrisons could bid for the Hall’s of Broxburn site following last week’s shock announcement…
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NewsPoundworld hails 88% rise in grocery sales
Poundworld has boosted its grocery sales a whopping 88% over the past year by ramping up the size of its food and drink offer…
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NewsPeople's Supermarket seals Blakemore funds
The People’s Supermarket is to undergo a £100,000 revamp predicted to boost its turnover by 30% following a tie-up with Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore.
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NewsUnilever puckers up for Snog investment
Unilever’s venture capital arm has invested in frozen yoghurt retailer Snog as it looks to expand in the UK and overseas.
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NewsRigby and Lu maintain Tesco's Chinese focus
There are great opportunities at Bradburys, which has a clear vision to be the most inspirational cheese business in the UK.
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NewsN&B moves into fish and chips after buying DBC's Exeter depot
South West foodservice wholesaler N&B Foods has acquired a depot in Exeter from the administrators of DBC Foodservice.
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NewsP&H broadens interest in foodservice
Palmer & Harvey is planning to muscle in on foodservice after buying Walkers’ van sales business Snacks Services…
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NewsMartin McColl gives c-stores brighter feel
Martin McColl is rolling out a new format for its McColl’s convenience stores.
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NewsMorrisons 'looking at' Costcutter acquisition
Morrisons has held exploratory talks with Costcutter as it seeks to gain a proper foothold in the convenience market…
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NewsTesco and Dobbies to open joint store
Tesco has unveiled plans for its first joint store with Dobbies, the garden centre business Tesco bought in 2008.