All articles by Andrew Don – Page 39
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NewsSunday trading change opposed by Keep Sunday Special group
A coalition of shopworkers, c-stores, wholesalers and the Church have once again come together to fight…
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NewsNestlé growth buffeted by currency headwinds
Organic growth in developed markets accelerated to 2.2% and it saw 7.3% organic growth in emerging markets
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NewsOwn label booming for Bakkavor
Profits are up from £2.9m to £6.2m on revenue up 3% from £842.1m to £846.4m
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NewsImperial Tobacco targets car boot sales as source of illegal tobacco
Poll claims 1 in 3 smokers purchase illegal tobacco from pubs, market stalls and car boot sales
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NewsMusgrave Group cuts losses by €100m as it awaits decision on GB sale
Musgrave Group is still awaiting a decision from the UK Competition and Markets Authority
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NewsParfetts to maintain popular customer loyalty points scheme
Wholesaler Parfetts is to run its loyalty points scheme indefinitely because of “overwhelming customer response”…
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NewsWhich? vows to keep up pressure on supermarket pricing
Which? is looking to maintain the pressure on supermarkets in the wake of its super-complaint…
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NewsLidl to move to centralised data system in Europe & US
Lidl is poised to roll out a centralised processing and data management system to its European and US stores
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NewsBrits put off convenience stores by 'lack of healthy options'
Convenience stores stand to lose substantial trade by failing to offer shoppers healthy options, Him! research shows…
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NewsMetro Group sees sales fall, dips into M&A
The deal will see Metro Cash & Carry expand its presence in wholesale to another 10 countries
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NewsLandmark Wholesale slashes the price of 12 key own label lines
Landmark Wholesale is cutting the prices permanently on 12 of its best-selling own-brand products by up to 30%.
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NewsOne Stop Franchise owners to convert second Birmingham store
Two One Stop franchise owners are poised to open their second outlet under the fascia…
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NewsAmazon starts to air drone delivery plans
Amazon has revealed details of a plan that it hopes will lay the foundations for widespread drone deliveries
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NewsVaping industry hits back at e-cigarette landfill claims
The e-cigarette industry has hit back against accusations that it produces just as much waste as tobacco products
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NewsPayPoint admits it has lost touch with retailers
In a letter to The Grocer, the payment services company vows to improve relations with its retailers
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NewsDriver's hours rules relaxed in wake of Calais chaos
Transport chiefs have temporarily relaxed EU drivers’ hours rules as a result of the chaos in Calais.
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NewsDiageo profits rise despite sales falling flat again
Profits have poured in at Diageo in its financial year to the end of June – up 8% before tax to £2.9bn. However, organic net sales were flat, while volumes declined by 1% as it struggles in emerging markets continued for a third year.
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NewsM&S to close nine of its stores as part of estate review
M&S is closing the stores because they are considered not to be fit for the future and in the wrong locations to serve its customers.
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NewsOcado app taken offline by power outage
Disgruntled customers reported the app deleting shopping lists, “behaving abnormally”, and crashing multiple times
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NewsNaked Wines to get UK-wide Click & Collect following Majestic acquisition
Majestic has been testing the service in 22 stores across the UK for Naked Wines’ customers