Archive of all Costcutter articles – Page 17
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Costcutter with freehold for sale
The Costcutter store in Colne, Burnley, in Lancashire, has been the subject of a major refit. Weekly sales average more than £11,500 and are growing, says agent Dowling Kerr. Located in a well-populated area, the self-contained three-bedroom living...
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Costcutter snaps up two Londis stores
Two West Country Londis stores have been sold to Costcutter through agent Christie & Co. The first is the Forches Post Office and Londis in Barnstaple, Devon, while the second is the Dash Convenience Store in St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives. The...
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The Grocer top products survey: biscuits
Kevin Harrison Costcutter trading manager It would be fair to say the past 12 months have been unspectacular as far as the biscuit category is concerned. The major biscuit suppliers have found it difficult to drive growth in a static'...
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Symbol groups: Costcutter puts the boot in but still nears 1
Costcutter has kicked out nearly one tenth of its members this year, but is still close to securing its 1,000th store in the UK. MD Colin Graves said 78 stores had the franchise removed for "either financial reasons or poor support of our...
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One of London's top 10 Costcutters
The Costcutter store in Crossthwaite Avenue, Dulwich, south London, ranks in terms of support and standards as one of the banner's top 10 stores in the capital. In a pleasant, densely populated area, improvements include a new ATM cash machine and...
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Symbol groups: Costcutter finds ally for Ireland drive
Costcutter has signed up a new franchise partner for Southern Ireland in a bid to fast track its store count in the Republic. Costcutter entered Southern Ireland in February 1998 but to date there are only 24 stores operating under the fascia. The...
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Convenience outlets: Connex planning station c-stores
Rail operator working to set up joint venture with major retailer following test with Spar and Costcutter Train operator Connex is currently trialing a combined ticket office/c-store concept on two of its stations and believes there is scope for...
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Symbol groups: Costcutter wants more cricket
Costcutter is holding top level talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board to explore major new sponsorship opportunities. A passionate supporter of English cricket, chairman and md Colin Graves is spearheading the talks with the ECB which, it...
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Internet shopping: C-stores sign up to M-box
Hi-tech delivery service M-box has announced retail partnerships with c-store groups representing 7,400 outlets. Signings include national groups Spar, Londis and Costcutter along with regional chains Jacksons, Bells, Morning Noon and Night,...
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Nisa-Today's convention: Costcutter confident of the future
Costcutter retailers were out in force at the Nisa-Today's event and the group's MD Colin Graves was in a bullish mood. "We have 920 stores and are processing a further 50 applications. We have a presence on the Isle of Wight with three stores, but...
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Bishop goes to Costcutter
Ian Bishop has joined Costcutter as project marketing manager after an acrimonious departure from Select and Save where he was retail marketing manager. Bishop left the symbol group following a difference of opinion with director Steve Jones, who...