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Bodmin design pointing way for more smaller Asda stores
The success of Asda's smaller store design pioneered in Bodmin has led the retailer to rethink its store format programme. The programme which will be unveiled in two weeks will contain three categories: supercentres, superstores and small...
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M&S looks to talent of long-term unemployed
Marks and Spencer is taking advantage of a government initiative to find potential managers among the long-term unemployed. The Ambition:Retail scheme part of the New Deal employment programme aims to equip people with the skills for...
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The industry has entered a dangerous new era of the categor
Sainsbury used the description for its cheap Carling deal in December but other retailers say this was overdramatisation and that the tactics used by the major players were just part of normal trading. Nevertheless, the cash and carries and...
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Anger at February cut price Carlsberg
Tesco's decision to slash the price of Carlsberg this week brought angry reactions from the trade. It offered a short-term deal on 24-packs of Carlsberg Lager 440ml cans which cut the price from £15.75 to £9.95, the same level as the cutthroat...
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Owner-occupier could lift profits
Its corporate owner has put the Spar store in the centre of the village of Tanterton, near Preston in Lancashire, on the market because it no longer fits the company's profits criteria. That said, the business represents a considerable opportunity...
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Major players feeling the pressure
By Julian Hunt Further evidence of the pressure under which many of the smaller players in the multiple sector are operating comes in this month's TradeTrak market share figures. In particular, our data for Iceland and the Somerfield group show...
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Stores get to wok on Chinese New Year and on Jif for Pancake
Asda tops the fascia chart this week with Sainsbury close on its heels. The Asda share is driven by a high volume of two for' promotions, especially on alcoholic drinks and snacks. The alcoholic drinks category is very strong in Asda with six...
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Rusts seeks south east expansion
Swindon based convenience store chain Rusts is on the acquisition trail to boost its estate in the south-east. Rusts operates 11 stores stretching from Swindon in the west to Chelmsford in the east. The chain is supplied by Londis, but retains...
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Triple blow but Iceland says it can stand alone
Iceland Group has suffered setbacks on supply deals with three major customers. Bhs is axing half of its instore Iceland concessions as part of a "reassessment" of its store portfolio. Iceland stores in Bhs outlets in Birmingham, Staines,...
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n Tesco.com is streets ahead of rivals and already flexing t
Can anyone stop the inexorable rise of Tesco.com? Although its store sales appear to be faltering slightly, there's no let-up in the retailer's relentless advance into shoppers' homes. It now covers 95% of the population, using 273 stores, and...
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Iceland ready to launch £250m sale and leaseback
Iceland is looking at opportunities for its property portfolio, including sale and leaseback, as part of its overall strategic review. It is expected to launch a £250m property sale and leaseback programme to help fund its store acquisition...
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Princes Foods is introducing four new steak products to its
Juice brand Tropicana is aiming to drive sales through an exclusive promotion with the Daily Mail next Saturday (February 23). Readers will get a free single serve bottle with every issue. Marks and Spencer has started stocking a rarely...
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Bettering the majors'
Budgens has learnt lessons from the major multiples which will enable it to meet customers needs better than they can, says senior controller for Fresh Foods Steve Carter. The chain is adopting initiatives on pricing and range that are available in...
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Londis wants pharmacy sites as well as more forecourts
Londis is targeting pharmacies and forecourt sites to boost its estate this year. Sales director Terry Bedford said he was talking to a number of multiple pharmacists interested in adding a grocery offer after the success of last year's tie up with...
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Cashline cricket link
Costcutter has signed a deal with Durham County Cricket Club giving it introduction to 400 of the club's Cashline lottery agents. Costcutter said many of these contacts could be potential franchisees who could further its expansion in north east...
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Tesco link with suppliers for personalised online appeal
Tesco is linking up with suppliers to send out personalised promotional e-mails to its home shoppers and it is considering altering the range in stores to give home shoppers more choice. The promotional e-mails will use information gleaned from...
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Asda claims a first withits electronic gift card
Asda has replaced gift vouchers with an electronic gift card a move it claims is a first for the UK grocery industry. The card can be used to purchase any item at any Asda store, with the exception of petrol, products sold from the kiosk and Asda...
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Amoy Soy Sauce 150ml Save one third Shared gondola end
Amoy Straight To Wok Egg Noodles Save one third Gondola end Sainsbury Birds Eye Alphabites Bogof Shared gondola end Sainsbury Coke 2 litre Bogof ...
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JS warms to a cheeky partner for Rude Boy
Sainsbury is adding some fun to its wine shelves with three unconventional launches. It has created Rude Girl Shiraz to partner its Rude Boy Chardonnay, and Babe, a wine strictly for the girls. Rude Boy was a limited edition launch last year...
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Tesco begins Malaysian growth
Tesco has secured sites for its first stores in Malaysia as it starts its aggressive expansion plan in the country. Under a deal signed with joint venture partner Sime Darby last year, Tesco will invest £215m to build at least 15 hypermarkets...