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NewsHigh street action plan extends to four Welsh towns
A high street rescue campaign led by several of the UK’s leading retailers has moved into Wales…
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Big InterviewsMunish Datta: M&S eco-stores could be green game-changer
The head of Plan A and facilities management at M&S says its eco-stores are not just a question of principle…
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NewsRetailers and suppliers come together to call for business rates reform
More than 100 retailers and suppliers have joined forces to demand business rate reform in an open letter addressed to all political parties.
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NewsThorntons to roll out mainstream chocolate block bars
Thorntons is launching its first mainstream chocolate block bars…
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Analysis & FeaturesThorntons bets the shop on life as a supplier
Is life easier as a fmcg retailer or supplier? Thorntons has bet the shop on the answer being the latter.
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NewsThorntons profits jump 60% as fmcg focus pays off
Thorntons has announced a 60.4% increase in full-year profits as its pledged to grow its global business to rebalance the company away from UK retail to become an international fmcg firm.
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NewsUK convenience stores evolving services to keep pace: ACS
UK convenience stores are evolving their offer to keep pace with shopper needs, The ACS 2014 Local Shop Report has revealed.
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NewsBig DL app to offer real-time deal alerts to shoppers
An app is launching in October that aims to “transform” local shopping by sending real-time deal alerts to consumers…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan WH Smith defy the short-sellers?
The short sellers are again targeting WH Smith, but analysts believe structural trends are finally moving in the newsagent’s favour.
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NewsRetailers could lose out under Riot Act reform, warns ACS
Small retailers hit in future by riots such as those that took place in the summer of 2011 may lose out on compensation if their turnover is too high, the ACS has warned.
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NewsThorntons spearheads Christmas plans with Snowman and Gruffalo
Thorntons is pinning its Christmas hopes on an expansion of its The Snowman and The Gruffalo licences
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NewsHigh streets enjoying convenience retail resurgence, report claims
High streets are experiencing a “retail resurgence” due to the convenience culture sparked by austerity Britain, a government report claimed today.
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NewsGreggs on course for first half profit jump
Greggs expects to post a 40% rise in first half operating profit after sales rose by 3.1%
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NewsBRC shelves business rates alternatives proposals
The BRC has shelved its proposals for alternatives to the business rates system, including a radical plan for a new energy tax, after admitting that it is too soon to be suggesting a format for a ready-made replacement.
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NewsMajestic Wine opens new depot to power expansion
Majestic Wine will open a new distribution centre in Hemel Hempstead on Monday…
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Comment & OpinionHigh streets minister Brandon Lewis defends government action
Sir: Your recent article (‘High street contest a gimmick says Labour,’ The Grocer, 21 June, p8) is as cynical as it is mis…
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NewsQD Stores opens its first Thingmebobs in Swaffham
QD Stores has opened its first Thingmebobs store since acquiring the discount chain in January 2013…
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NewsBritain's best high street competition a 'gimmick'
The government has been accused by of “tinkering around the edges” with “gimmicks” for best high street…
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NewsBritain’s best high street sought in new competition
The government is to launch a competition to find the best high street in Britain, as part of a new branding exercise by high streets minister Brandon Lewis.
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Comment & OpinionRates reform dashed
Westminster has been accused of being a zombie government of late and, certainly, there was little sign of ministers springing to life to tackle the issue of business rates reform yesterday.