Budgens retailers who are fitting doors to their chillers are enjoying energy savings of up to 35%.
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Asda mums stay optimistic despite tough economic conditions
22 February 2012
Mums are actually optimistic about the future of their own family’s quality of life, according to Asda’s new Mumdex research barometer.
‘Young people confused ‘sensible alcohol consumption’, says new study
22 February 2012
Young people do not possess the “knowledge or skills” required to adhere to government guidelines for responsible alcohol consumption, according to a new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review.
Asda to focus on price in 2012
22 February 2012
Asda is promising a “relentless” focus on price in 2012, following its latest results, which saw like-for-like sales rise 1.0% (ex-VAT and ex-petrol), driven by the “successful delivery” of the Christmas plan in the 14 weeks to 7 January.
Blakemore Wholesale employees redecorate Trident Reach Charity’s homeless accommodation
22 February 2012
Almost 200 hours of employee time and 90 litres of paint have been donated to a Birmingham-based homeless organisation to help spruce up the communal dining areas.
Convenience retailers will ‘raise prices’ if business rate increases are not capped
21 February 2012
New research released by he Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is said to present a “compelling case” for why chancellor George Osborne should take action in the Budget to stop the 5.6% increase in business rates.
The polling, conducted amongst local shop owners across the country reveals:
Spar launches major cider in-store promotional event
21 February 2012
Spar UK is launching its second national cider event following its first-ever Cider Festival promotion in August 2011.
Tesco offers ‘alternative’ work experience opportunity for young people
21 February 2012
Tesco has reacted to criticisms over young people’s work experience with the retailer by today announcing that from now on any young person accepted for work experience would be offered a choice.
NIIRTA ‘disappointed’ with Northern Ireland shop vacancy rates
21 February 2012
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed disappointment that the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC) figures show that Northern Ireland continues to have the highest town centre shop vacancy rate in the UK.
Park Garage Group to support CLIC Sargent charity
21 February 2012
Independent forecourt retailer, Park Garage Group has pledged its support to the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, CLIC Sargent.
