Archive of all Costcutter articles – Page 10
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NewsSunday Olympic price promo for Costcutter
Costcutter retailers are set to get a boost over the Olympics with special Sunday promotions designed to combat
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NewsMorrisons 'looking at' Costcutter acquisition
Morrisons has held exploratory talks with Costcutter as it seeks to gain a proper foothold in the convenience market…
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NewsNew lights help cut energy bill by 22%
A Costcutter retailer in Southport is reaping the rewards of signing up to British Gas’ Business Energy Insight initiative.
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NewsNow Costcutter loses Nisa-loyal J&J Wilson
Costcutter has lost one of its biggest members, just weeks after founder Colin Graves left the business.
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NewsCleaner, fresher feel for Costcutter fascia
Costcutter has given its original Costcutter fascia a new look, just days after launching the Kwiksave brand.
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Analysis & FeaturesCostcutter begins a new era with Kwiksave
Colin Graves is no longer involved, but Costcutter owner Bibby Line Group have resurrected the Kwik Save name as a convenience outlet. So what can we expect and where does it fit in?
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NewsCostcutter ready to push Kwiksave
Costcutter is set to roll its new Kwiksave fascia out to more retailers following the official opening of the first store last weekend.
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Comment & Opinion
After DBC and R&M Swaine, we need some good news about jobs
At very long last, the political pawn that was the hot pasty is no longer dominating the headlines…
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NewsBibby seizes full control of Costcutter
Transport and logistics giant Bibby Line Group has taken full control of Costcutter. Bibby bought a 51% stake in the c-store chain in 2007 and revealed in September that is was close to finalising a deal for the remaining stake.
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ProfilesCostcutter's Colin Graves: ‘Bring on the next 25 years!’
As Colin Graves celebrates Costcutter’s 25th anniversary, he explains to Simon Creasey why he’s selling up to Bibby Line
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NewsBibby in line to become sole Costcutter owner
Bibby Line Group is close to finalising a deal that would see it become the sole owner of Costcutter. The transport and logistics giant, which bought a 51% stake in the symbol group in 2007, is expected to seal the deal within six months for an undisclosed sum.
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Costcutter in record spend on TV adverts
Costcutter is to advertise on digital TV channels for the first time. The symbol group, which celebrates its 25th anniversary next month, kicks off a TV campaign on Monday across ITV2, ITV3, Sky News, Sky1, Sky2, MTV, Living and the Food…
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Bibby acquisitions fuel record results in 2010
Costcutter's owner Bibby Line Group has posted record annual results on the back of three acquisitions in its distribution arm.Operating profits rose 46% to £40.8m on sales up 6% to £1.16bn in the year to 31 December, while Bibby...
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NewsCostcutter hatches plan to bring back Kwik Save fascia
It was a household name known for its cheesy 'Top Brands at Rock Bottom Prices' TV ads, but also for its long and drawn-out collapse into administration four years ago. But now the Kwik Save name could be set for a return to Britain's...
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Costcutter enters Africa with store in Morocco
The Costcutter fascia is set to make its debut in Africa through a joint venture between three UK retailers, The Grocer can reveal. Sunstar Group, Thothaal Group and Payless Group each of which own a number of Costcutter stores in London...
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NewsCostcutter will make Nisa decision by 2012
Costcutter will decide by the end of the year whether it is to extend its decade-long distribution deal with Nisa-Today's. The contract ends in 2014 and the pair have been in talks over an extension since the summer.
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NewsCostcutter provides seasonal booze plan
Costcutter is ensuring both its retailers and consumers are geared up for Christmas by bringing out two festive leaflets. The eight-page full-colour Christmas Alcohol guide provides retailers with tips on making the most of Christmas...
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NewsNisa members energised by Graves furore
he spat between Nisa-Today's and its largest member, Costcutter, has made the buying group stronger than ever, its members have claimed. Nisa-Today's this week held its annual retail conference in Portugal. Members said the group was more...
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NewsGraves ‘reserves right’ to return to Nisa board
Costcutter chairman Colin Graves has backtracked on his shock resignation from the board of Nisa-Today's, as the convenience giant posted a 7.4% jump in full-year sales this week. Graves sensationally quit from the board of Nisa-Today's...