All Symbols, Fascias and Buying Groups articles – Page 18
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NewsLondis revamps breakfast offer to focus on 19 must-stocks
Londis has revised its core breakfast package in a bid to drive sales to the category…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow do symbol group own-label ranges stack up?
With the mults continuing to improve their own-label ranges, the pressure is on symbol groups to up the ante…
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NewsCostcutter and Palmer & Harvey tie-up cleared by OFT
The Office of Fair Trading has cleared the tie-up between Costcutter and Palmer & Harvey.
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NewsSpar revamps its own-label soft drinks
Spar is overhauling its own-label soft drinks ranges with new lines and packaging…
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NewsNisa struggles to cope with hot-weather demand spike
Nisa members have reported “horrendous” delivery problems in the past few weeks…
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NewsCostcutter strikes £35m financing deal with Barclays
Costcutter has signed a £35m refinancing deal with Barclays.
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NewsAlfred Jones commits to convenience sector despite One Stop sale
Alfred Jones (Warrington) has insisted it will remain a c-store operator despite selling 33 of its 70 stores to One Stop…
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NewsMartin McColl enlists Nisa for c-store supply deal
Leading convenience retailer Martin McColl has agreed a new contract with Nisa…
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NewsSpar holds greatest trust with local shoppers
Spar is the most trusted independent convenience operator, according to a new survey…
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NewsBen's blames sales and profits drop on the economy
Budgens retailer Ben’s has blamed “tough trading and economic conditions” for a drop in sales and profits…
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Nisa to supply Center Parcs in £30m retail development tie-up
Nisa has agreed a £30m contract with Center Parcs as the retail buying group continues to grow in holiday parks…
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NewsSpar International looks to Russia and China
Spar International is to focus growth in Russia, China and the Middle East over the next 12 months…
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NewsMultiple c-stores growing at triple the rate of symbol c-stores
A new report into the grocery market shows c-stores owned by multiples are opening at three times the rate of symbol c-store conversions.
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Analysis & FeaturesA One Stop shop for big margins?
It often makes economic sense for indies to buy from the mults rather than traditional wholesalers…
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NewsBooker launches Family Shopper value fascia
Booker is bidding to fill the discount retail gap with the launch of new ‘value’ fascia that will operate out of smaller premises.
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NewsSpar and Harvest Energy launch full branded forecourt offer
Spar has become the latest symbol fascia to launch an own-brand full forecourt offer…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Tesco make a success of its One Stop franchise plan?
Some are wary, but many indies find the power of Tesco irresistible, after its decision to enter the world of franchising…
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NewsMusgrave offers Londis retailers price-marked fruit & veg
Musgrave GB is launching a core range of price-marked fresh fruit, salads and vegetables for Londis stores next week…
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NewsTesco's One Stop launches franchise model for indies
Tesco-owned convenience store chain One Stop Store Limited has revealed plans to launch a new franchise model with local independent retailers.
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NewsCoventry Costcutter is class of the convenience store field
A Coventry-based Costcutter has been crowned the best c-store in the country…