All Symbols, Fascias and Buying Groups articles – Page 19
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the Costcutter P&H tieup mean for convenience?
The megadeal creates the second-biggest symbol group in the UK and a joint venture with £5bn buying power.
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NewsSymbol groups 'key to future of convenience', says Him!
Symbol groups are the new “golden channel” within the convenience sector, a new Him! report has claimed…
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NewsConvenience Retail Awards name Coventry Costcutter top retailer
The 2013 Convenience Retail Awards has named Costcutter Malcolm’s Store in Coventry the top retailer of the year.
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NewsSmartsavings for Budgens and Londis stores
Musgrave GB has launched a scheme for Budgens and Londis retailers to help them save money on store operating costs…
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NewsLondis frozen goods to be delivered direct
Musgrave Retail Partners GB is to deliver frozen food directly to Londis retailers later this year…
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NewsCK gears up to celebrate 21st store opening
CK’s Supermarkets is to open a new store in Narberth, Pembrokeshire…
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NewsShop theft by staff soared 88% in 2012
Shoplifting by staff rocketed during 2012, according to a report by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsBudgens loyalty card Love Local launched
Musgrave Retail Partners GB has confirmed the launch of a new loyalty card for Budgens retailers, as revealed by The Grocer earlier this month.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe future of fascias?
For every spotty youth Sainsbury’s employs in a c-store, how many independent retailers go bust?…
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbols of strength
On the embattled UK high street, it’s a case of survival of the fittest…
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Analysis & FeaturesFinding success with the right fascia
Support from a fascia group can provide an invaluable boost to your business…
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Analysis & FeaturesAn End to Hedging
A new bakery, deli and butchers’ counter has helped Noel Kavanagh’s former Somerfield achieve massive sales growth…
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Analysis & FeaturesFascia to fascia: how symbols could sharpen their act
The right fascia can make all the difference – but are symbol groups offering retailers the right choices?…
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Comment & Opinion
Learning from the mults can help indies stay independent
I found the article in The Grocer (‘Fair of fascia’, 18 August) very interesting as it described the requirement for convenience stores…
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NewsCostcutter boss Ivel replaced by former Starbucks man
Former Starbucks and Clinton Cards boss Darcy Willson-Rymer is to replace Nick Ivel as chief executive of Costcutter.
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NewsRedOrange back with Nisa two years after Costcutter switch
RedOrange has rejoined Nisa - just two years after it jumped ship to Costcutter.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhich stores struck gold during the Olympics?
Pitched as a great opportunity for retail, many say the Olympics has failed to deliver. We asked our masterclass how they’ve handled the Games…
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Analysis & FeaturesNew-look stores: Not just a pretty fascia
Convenience retail has embarked on a massive transformation. The number of retailers unveiling shiny new fascias…
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NewsIndie retailers' sales slump as mults mount fightback
Symbols and independent stores have suffered a dramatic reversal in fortunes in just two months…
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NewsPayPoint top-ups now easier at Costcutter with new 'PPoS' system
Costcutter has teamed up with PayPoint to launch a new system that eliminates the need for a separate PayPoint terminal.