All Independents articles – Page 7
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Analysis & FeaturesThe top 50 independents: How to be king of your own castle
It’s a brutal market out there in which to be an independent. So who would want to do it? What does it take?
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NewsToday's pledges focus on availability, service and price
Today’s Group is seeking to be a first choice business partner by leading the field in technology
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Comment & OpinionEntrepreneurs will find a way even in harsh retail conditions
A few years ago, you couldn’t give a forecourt away, such was the perceived might of the grocery multiples. Now look at the money they’re worth
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NewsIndependent retail bodies welcome 5p bag charge extension
Theresa May is expected to outline the proposals on Thursday as part of a high-profile speech on the environment
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NewsVOA ordered to review business rates processes by senior judges
The practice of denying appeals before they get to court was highlighted in a case at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)
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NewsCook Trading pre-tax profits down by 10%
According to accounts filed at Companies House this week, pre-tax profit fell 10.3% to £2.45m
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NewsAndrew Heuck retires from Heron following B&M takeover
David Heuck will remain in his position as financial director
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NewsJJ Food Service launches credit card for caterers
Customers can add the card on to their online account or use it in-store…
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NewsJempson's reports profit jump as joint owner announces exit
Pre-tax profits increased to £495,043 for the year ending 31 December 2016…
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NewsNFRN boss warns wholesalers against supermarket-style range culls
Wholesale range and service ‘worse than ever’ says Paul Baxter
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NewsConsumer price index to be used to calculate business rates
The government had originally committed to making the move last year, but the Bill failed due to the general election
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NewsIndependents falling short in tobacco shopper ID requests
16% of all the retailers inspected had no training in place
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NewsOverstocking costing convenience stores, says McCurrach
Too many stores are failing to stick to bestsellers, says CEO Angus Maciver
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NewsOne Stop launches largest ever expansion of own-label range
The first batch of chilled food, meat, and produce is set to be in stores by the middle of this month
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Comment & OpinionAs Amazon shows the might of corporations, what can SMEs do?
After a number of fruitless attempts by Amazon to eat into the fmcg market, it now has a way in, says Jonathan Fitchew of Pareto Law. Here’s what SMEs can learn from it
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NewsJohnston Press slammed for newsagent profit margin cuts
Margins will drop to as low as 10% while cover prices increase by up to 20p…
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NewsUnsold packs weigh heavy on indies as tobacco laws hit
Two-thirds of independent retailers were left with stock they could no longer legally sell
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Comment & OpinionWholesale can nurture local
On previous occasions I have alluded to my affection for North Wales, and we were there again at the weekend
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NewsCraft brews stocked in mults ‘risk being delisted by indies’
Craft beer distributor Sparetap says cheaper prices could lead to bottle shops avoiding brands found in supermarkets
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News'Just in time' shopping drives independent convenience store growth
There was a net increase of 91 stores across the top 500 British town centres