All Symbols, Fascias and Buying Groups articles – Page 11
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NewsToday's Group to add 300 retail club stores
The buying group is targeting independently run stores across the UK and Ireland
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NewsBudgens gears up to expand further north and into Scotland
Budgens plans to use Booker’s 146,000 sq ft South Elmsall depot in Wakefield from July to help expand its presence in the north
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Comment & OpinionAs takeover gets go-ahead, Co-op will need swift success to satisfy Nisa members
The Co-op will have to quickly get to grips with dealing with thousands of individual and fiercely independent business owners
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NewsFormer Nisa boss Nick Read appointed CEO at Extra Energy
He replaces founder Moti Ben-Moshe, who is taking up a new role as executive chairman of the independent energy supplier
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Comment & OpinionIs it exit stage left for Bargain Booze?
While C&C Group is set to snap up Matthew Clark and Bibendum, uncertainty remains about the future of the retail side
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NewsCostcutter rejected Bestway proposal after Co-op deal
Sources close to both parties told The Grocer this week that Bestway approached Costcutter in December
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NewsJames Hall & Co converts 50th independent store to CSR
James Hall & Co converts 50th independent store to CSR
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NewsSelect & Save on target to pass store opening target
MD Andrew King said the business was on schedule to exceed its net 45 new stores target by the autumn
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NewsConvenience store future 'bleak' without changes, claims Him
Generation Z shoppers are increasingly turning to food-to-go instead of popping into the local shop, according to new research by Him
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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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NewsNisa reports Christmas sales increase of 17.7%
Nisa is set to be taken over by the Co-op after three quarters of its members voted in favour of a takeover…
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NewsHenderson trial of Chep dollies boosts sales and slashes costs
A three-week pilot at 13 Spar stores in Northern Ireland triggered double-digit growth in beverage sales
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NewsNFRN launches Everyday fascia for independent retailers
Fascia designed as an alternative to joining large symbol groups and franchises
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NewsPremier stores to get revamped ready meal range and new deals
Owner Booker wants to encourage shoppers to visit for everyday essentials
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NewsNisa launches its second wine festival this year
A wide selection of white, red, rosé and sparkling will be available during the three-week campaign
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Analysis & FeaturesFirst look: Nisa The Battersea General Store tour - video
Far from only the basics, Raj Bathia’s Battersea General Store stocks exotic specialities from all over the world
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Comment & Opinion‘Foodvenience’ sounds naff, but it’s a big opportunity for c-store retailers
The term was coined last week by Simply Fresh creative director Davinder Jheeta Foodvenience. As a grocery term it’s up there with ‘tummy touch points’ in its naffness, but as a concept it could just be the answer to one of the industry’s burning questions: How can ...
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NewsSimply Fresh enters 'foodvenience' with Little Fresh fascia
There are three stores open so far and the group plans to roll out at least a further seven
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NewsCostcutter could be next on the block in convenience
Sir Michael Bibby promises “formal announcement soon”
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NewsNisa reports 21% boost in Heritage chilled ready meal sales
Range of 27 meals has established itself as a “firm favourite” over the past year