Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 192
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NewsOne Stop’s acquisition of Alfred Jones nears completion
The Alfred Jones convenience stores acquired by One Stop will be converted by January 2014, One Stop has confirmed.
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NewsHalf-year sales boost for Nisa
Nisa has posted strong half-year trading figures thanks to its new contract with c-store chain McColl’s…
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NewsWing Yip kicks off young chef of the year search
Leading oriental wholesaler Wing Yip has launched a nationwide search to find the finest young oriental cuisine chef.
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NewsSainsbury's under fire for offering The Sun in its cafés
Sainsbury’s has come under fire for offering free copies of The Sun in its in-store cafés…
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NewsBooker profits jump as Makro savings kick in
Booker’s acquisition of Makro is “on plan” to generate £26m of synergies by the end of the wholesaler’s financial year.
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NewsLondis completes centralisation of frozen range
Londis has finished centralising its frozen range, the final part of its three-phase strategy to make itself more of a…
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Costco seeks UK forecourt locations to add to Liverpool site
Costco is eyeing locations across the UK with a view to opening more petrol forecourts…
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NewsMcColl's launches Halloween campaign for Cardiac Risk in the Young
McColl’s Retail Group has launched a campaign to raise money for charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) this Halloween.
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NewsNew loyalty rewards programme for Bestway retailers
Bestway has launched a loyalty rewards programme for best-one retailers, the first of its kind for the wholesaler.
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NewsProfits up at WH Smith as sales continue to slide
WH Smith has reported a 6% hike in full-year profits to £108m, but sales continue to fall at the retailer.
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NewsMakro reaps benefits of Booker as availability and service soar
Makro “is enjoying its highest-ever availability, profits and customer satisfaction since being acquired by Booker”…
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NewsSainsbury's Locals outperforming c-store market says Mike Coupe
Like-for-like sales in Sainsbury’s c-stores are “growing ahead of the overall convenience market”…
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NewsCCE 'loses control' as UK is flooded with Irish stock
A flood of grey market Coca-Cola products from Ireland is driving down prices in the UK…
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NewsSpar kicks off first phase of six-month multimedia campaign
Spar kicked off its £5m multimedia campaign with its first TV ad in four years and sponsorship of ITV’s Lorraine…
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NewsToday’s Group adds nine on-trade wholesalers to buying group
Nine on-trade wholesalers have joined Today’s Group, which now boasts on-trade members with a total volume worth £450m.
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NewsClydebank Co-op and KeyStore joint c-store opens for business
A jointly branded KeyStore and Clydebank Co-operative Society c-store has opened in Glasgow’s West End…
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NewsP&H in the red following 'exceptional items' hit
Palmer & Harvey has slipped into the red after taking a £13.4m hit on exceptional items…
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NewsBargain Booze brings Thwaites craft beers to the high street
Bargain Booze has partnered with brewer Thwaites to exclusively launch a range of ales in response ‘huge growth’ in the popularity of craft ales.
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NewsHolland & Barrett take-a-whey stop targets City workers
Holland & Barrett is trialling a protein shake bar in a revamped store in London’s Leadenhall Market.
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NewsJohn Lewis offers click & collect via c-stores
John Lewis shoppers will be able to collect goods from convenience stores and petrol stations as part of a new trial.