Stores news – Page 24
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NewsScottish alcohol marketing proposals would ‘cripple’ us, say convenience retailers
The Scottish government published the proposal for consultation last week and is inviting responses by 9 March
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NewsWaitrose expands bakery offer with trial of new Gail’s fixture in three stores
Waitrose said it had a ”great range” of its own breads as well as Gail’s, including sourdoughs and fresh bloomers, but that it wanted to “further elevate” the offering
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NewsPoundland to open eight new stores in ‘super Saturday’ expansion push
The variety discounter is set to add 100,000 sq ft to its estate in time for Christmas, creating 160 new jobs
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NewsBusiness rates hike could mean financial collapse for many, warehousing sector warns
The logistics sector is hardest hit – dubbed the “losers” of the change by Colliers – because of the point in time property values have been taken: April 2021
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NewsSainsbury’s rolls out in-app payment feature to SmartShop
Payments made through the SmartShop app receive a digital proof of purchase which can be “shared with a Sainsbury’s colleague in store as needed”
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NewsBusiness rates revaluation: retailers ‘the biggest winners’
In some areas, including Oxford Street in London, shops’ rateable values have fallen by as much as 30%, said Colliers head of business rates John Webber
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NewsLidl ‘well stocked for Christmas’ after sporadic localised summer availability issues
Lidl GB chief Ryan McDonnell acknowledged there had been sporadic localised issues throughout the summer but said it was ‘well stocked’ for the festive season
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NewsM&S Christmas lines begin rolling out across Target stores in US
The retailer has joined forces with the American chain to sell some of its most iconic seasonal products in Target stores across the US
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NewsWaitrose to begin stocking Planet Organic own-label products in 2023
The Grocer understands Waitrose is also planning on supplying Planet Organic stores with its own products next year
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NewsWilko sells distribution centre to DHL for £48m
The business refinancing will let the homes and garden retailer improve its proposition and customer experience across its 402 stores and online, according to Wilko
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NewsM&S reinstates Christmas food ordering service on island of Ireland
M&S cancelled the service due to Brexit-linked supply chain disruptions last year
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NewsWaitrose denies IT system woes are causing poor availability ahead of Christmas
The supermarket has insisted it has better stock availability than some rivals, in response to a report in The Sunday Times
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NewsPioneering Omnichannel conference rearranged for 7 December
The event will now take place on Wednesday 7 December at the Pullman London St Pancras
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NewsFrozen turkey prices soar by as much as a third due to bird flu
Exclusive analysis of Assosia data by The Grocer shows prices have rocketed in the major mults versus the same time last year
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NewsFloura in-store fresh flour milling and vending machine to launch
The Floura milling and vending machine, made by Indian company Choyal, serves up fresh flour on demand to shoppers within a few minutes
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NewsM&S Food extends price lock commitment until next year
The retailer is locking the prices of over 100 “customer favourites” until the end of January 2023
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NewsSpar targets small convenience stores with plans for new format
MD Louise Hoste told The Grocer the symbol group was exploring a new urban, transient store format that targets shoppers on the go
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NewsTesco to launch three ‘hybrid’ checkout-free GetGo stores
All three new stores will have a “new hybrid format” – giving customers the option of using a self-service or attended checkout instead of the ‘just walk out’ app
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NewsApplewood Vegan cheese range launches in Morrisons
The range will be available in 468 Morrisons stores nationwide
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NewsYoghurt snack bar brand Yaar lands major new Waitrose and Booths deals
The brand is fast approaching the one million unit sales milestone, having seen an upturn in sales over the past year