All Independents articles – Page 14
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NewsHigh-street vacancy rates fall but north-south divide grows
Vacancy rates on the UK high street have fallen to their lowest level in four years, according to new figures published today.
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NewsNisa to open Northern Ireland office following Food Force bid
Nisa is to open its own office in Northern Ireland following a failed takeover attempt of Food Force Ireland…
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NewsIndie fury as Coke 1.75l bottle format goes into supermarkets
Coca-Cola Enterprises’ decision to make 1.75-litre its standard large-format bottle across all channels has been blasted…
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NewsNisa takes over University of York Costcutters
Nisa has entered the college retail sector after securing the University of York as a new member…
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NewsJonathan James sells Soham Budgens to Asda
High-profile indie Jonathan James has sold his 7,000 sq ft Budgens store in Soham, Cambridgeshire, to Asda….
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ProfilesSymbol group switching - the why and how
What factors should indies consider when deciding which symbol group to join?…
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Analysis & FeaturesSwitching fascias: is it worth the effort?
Retailers who switched symbol groups claim the move boosted profits and sales. So why aren’t more doing it?…
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Analysis & FeaturesCommunity shop: Doing things differently in Barnsley
If Community Shop doesn’t look like a supermarket from the outside, it makes up for it once you get through the doors…
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NewsMinimum wage hike would hit small businesses, trade warns
Trade associations have warned chancellor George Osborne that above-inflation increases in the national minimum wage will hurt small businesses.
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NewsPoundworld reports 34% drop in profits
Poundworld has announced a 34% drop in pre-tax profits to £1.9m, blaming events such as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and London 2012 for keeping shoppers away from the high street.
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NewsBooker and Bestway launch January promos for indies
Wholesalers Booker and Bestway have both launched promotions to help independent retailers offer their customers deals throughout January.
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Analysis & FeaturesIllicit tobacco: it's time to take a stand
As previously law-abiding indies are tempted, the illicit tobacco trade is growing again…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy shopper insight isn’t just for the big boys
With the multiples introducing ever more sophisticated consumer data analytics, independents are finally waking up to the need to do a bit more data crunching themselves…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow using payment apps can pay
Why should indies adopt smartphone payment systems? The bosses of Mini Checkout and PayPal Here explain the benefits of their systems.
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NewsBudgens launches Discover the Taste premium ready meal range
Budgens has launched a new premium own-brand ready meal range called Discover the Taste.
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NewsOne Stop extends its independent franchise trial to five stores
One Stop has expanded its franchise trial for independent retailers to five stores…
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Analysis & FeaturesGood to firm going creates even Faster 50
This year, the average two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the first 50 runners and riders past the post was a galloping 29.3%…
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NewsJempson's takes on the mults with £1 Celebrations promotion
Jempson’s is taking on the mults by selling what are probably the cheapest Mars Celebrations tubs in the UK…
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NewsNisa appoints Steve Leach to look after specialists and indies
Nisa has appointed Steve Leach as business unit director with responsibility of looking after specialists and independents.
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NewsBeccles store increases sales by 6.5% at Roys of Wroxham
Roys of Wroxham has posted a hike in sales after opening a new store…