All Symbols, Fascias and Buying Groups articles – Page 17
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Ben's blames sales and profits drop on the economy
Budgens retailer Ben’s has blamed “tough trading and economic conditions” for a drop in sales and profits…
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Nisa to supply Center Parcs in £30m retail development tie-up
Nisa has agreed a £30m contract with Center Parcs as the retail buying group continues to grow in holiday parks…
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Spar International looks to Russia and China
Spar International is to focus growth in Russia, China and the Middle East over the next 12 months…
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Multiple c-stores growing at triple the rate of symbol c-stores
A new report into the grocery market shows c-stores owned by multiples are opening at three times the rate of symbol c-store conversions.
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Analysis & Features
A 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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Booker 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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Spar 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 & Features
Can 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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Musgrave 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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Tesco'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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Coventry 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 & Features
What 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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Symbol 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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Convenience 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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Smartsavings 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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Londis 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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CK gears up to celebrate 21st store opening
CK’s Supermarkets is to open a new store in Narberth, Pembrokeshire…
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Shop 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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Budgens 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 & Features
The future of fascias?
For every spotty youth Sainsbury’s employs in a c-store, how many independent retailers go bust?…