All Symbols, Fascias and Buying Groups articles – Page 15
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Analysis & FeaturesA One Stop shop for big margins?
It often makes economic sense for indies to buy from the mults rather than traditional wholesalers…
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NewsBooker launches Family Shopper value fascia
Booker is bidding to fill the discount retail gap with the launch of new ‘value’ fascia that will operate out of smaller premises.
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NewsSpar and Harvest Energy launch full branded forecourt offer
Spar has become the latest symbol fascia to launch an own-brand full forecourt offer…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Tesco make a success of its One Stop franchise plan?
Some are wary, but many indies find the power of Tesco irresistible, after its decision to enter the world of franchising…
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NewsMusgrave offers Londis retailers price-marked fruit & veg
Musgrave GB is launching a core range of price-marked fresh fruit, salads and vegetables for Londis stores next week…
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NewsTesco's One Stop launches franchise model for indies
Tesco-owned convenience store chain One Stop Store Limited has revealed plans to launch a new franchise model with local independent retailers.
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NewsCoventry Costcutter is class of the convenience store field
A Coventry-based Costcutter has been crowned the best c-store in the country…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the Costcutter P&H tieup mean for convenience?
The megadeal creates the second-biggest symbol group in the UK and a joint venture with £5bn buying power.
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NewsSymbol groups 'key to future of convenience', says Him!
Symbol groups are the new “golden channel” within the convenience sector, a new Him! report has claimed…
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NewsConvenience Retail Awards name Coventry Costcutter top retailer
The 2013 Convenience Retail Awards has named Costcutter Malcolm’s Store in Coventry the top retailer of the year.
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NewsSmartsavings for Budgens and Londis stores
Musgrave GB has launched a scheme for Budgens and Londis retailers to help them save money on store operating costs…
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NewsLondis frozen goods to be delivered direct
Musgrave Retail Partners GB is to deliver frozen food directly to Londis retailers later this year…
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NewsCK gears up to celebrate 21st store opening
CK’s Supermarkets is to open a new store in Narberth, Pembrokeshire…
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NewsShop theft by staff soared 88% in 2012
Shoplifting by staff rocketed during 2012, according to a report by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsBudgens loyalty card Love Local launched
Musgrave Retail Partners GB has confirmed the launch of a new loyalty card for Budgens retailers, as revealed by The Grocer earlier this month.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe future of fascias?
For every spotty youth Sainsbury’s employs in a c-store, how many independent retailers go bust?…
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbols of strength
On the embattled UK high street, it’s a case of survival of the fittest…
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Analysis & FeaturesFinding success with the right fascia
Support from a fascia group can provide an invaluable boost to your business…
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Analysis & FeaturesAn End to Hedging
A new bakery, deli and butchers’ counter has helped Noel Kavanagh’s former Somerfield achieve massive sales growth…
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Analysis & FeaturesFascia to fascia: how symbols could sharpen their act
The right fascia can make all the difference – but are symbol groups offering retailers the right choices?…