All Symbols, Fascias and Buying Groups articles – Page 19
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Analysis & FeaturesCostcutter begins a new era with Kwiksave
Colin Graves is no longer involved, but Costcutter owner Bibby Line Group have resurrected the Kwik Save name as a convenience outlet. So what can we expect and where does it fit in?
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NewsBurchell gets nod as Musgrave GB trading director
Musgrave Retail Partners GB has promoted Kenton Burchell to the role of trading director.
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NewsSimply Fresh trialling direct delivery of fruit and veg to local stores
Fruit and veg is being delivered straight from markets to c-stores as part of a trial by symbol group Simply Fresh
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NewsBudgens opens fresh-focused concept store
The first Budgens concept store has opened in Hedge End, Hampshire, in a bid by Musgrave to recruit more retailers.
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NewsBibby buys off-licence chain Rhythm & Booze
Costcutter owner Bibby Retail Services has bought off-licence chain R&M Swaine, which operates under the Rhythm & Booze fascia, from administration.
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NewsDoors open to Jempson's new Budgens store
Jempson’s relaunched its Budgens store in Hawkhurst, Kent, this week under the dual fascia Jempson’s Budgens
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Fruit and veg sales rocket at Nisa stores
A fresh produce trial has sent fruit and veg sales soaring 131% in value and 141% in volume at the 30 Nisa retailers that took part.
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NewsLandmark offers cash for retailer compliance
Landmark Wholesale is offering cash incentives to members of its Lifestyle Express fascia to comply with promotions and follow category advice.
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InterviewsIn it for the long run
With c-store sales set to outgrow the supermarkets, Spar’s new MD sets out her manifesto to help the symbol group win its fair share of the market
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NewsGoing Loco: Nisa's bold plans for its new fascia
Nisa has laid out ambitions plans to open 150 Loco stores within the next 12 months.
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Sterling cuts its Landmark link to focus on foodservice offering
Sterling Supergroup has ended its associate membership with Landmark Wholesale as it looks to sharpen its focus on foodservice.
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Spar revamps contactless pay systems
Spar has started revamping its contactless payment systems.
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Budgens cranks up its Tesco price match war
Budgens stores are now price matching Tesco on 1000 branded products in the roll-out of the second phase of its lower price campaign.
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NewsPersil offer kicks off Premier Mega Deals
Booker’s symbol fascia Premier has launched ‘Mega Deal’ to help indies lure shoppers away from the mults.
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NewsAldi's Reay to join Spar as commercial director
Spar UK has appointed Aldi’s buying director Vicki Reay to the new role of commercial director.
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NewsSymbols must raise their game on own label says Robinson
Spar UK’s new managing director Debbie Robinson has called for symbol groups to “take charge of their own destiny” by focusing on developing ownlabel ranges for the convenience sector.
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NewsBibby seizes full control of Costcutter
Transport and logistics giant Bibby Line Group has taken full control of Costcutter. Bibby bought a 51% stake in the c-store chain in 2007 and revealed in September that is was close to finalising a deal for the remaining stake.
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NewsEskimo targets frozen gap left by Eismann UK
Ex-Spar chief Jerry Marwood is chairing a new company that is hoping to rebuild the collapsed delivered frozen food business Eismann UK - using a new business model. Eskimo Frozen Foods, which has been trading for six weeks…
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Budgens trials top-tier bakery range
Eight Budgens stores have started selling premium loaves of bread as the symbol group continues to improve its top-end range.
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NewsLandmark hits out at Asda for selling Bud 24-pack for £11
Landmark Wholesale MD Martin Williams has slammed Asda for selling lager at a "dramatically cheaper" price than wholesalers can buy it for directly from suppliers. Asda has been selling 24 bottles of 300ml Budweiser for £11 on Rollback...