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Independent News
Costcutter announces ‘strong retailer recruitment growth’
4 April 2012
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has announced “significant growth” in retailer numbers, with the opening of 237 new accounts in the 12 months to February 2012.
Out-of-hours deliveries to be encouraged during London 2012 Olympics
3 April 2012
Transport for London (TfL), London Councils and London’s business community have confirmed that they will be sympathetic to companies that need to make or receive out-of-hours deliveries in London during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Independent trade anger at tobacco display ban
2 April 2012
Retailers across the UK have expressed their disappointment as the government introduces a ban on the display of tobacco in large shops in England on Friday (6 April).
Spar renews its sponsorship of the Balmoral Show
2 April 2012
Spar has once again renewed its “Platinum sponsorship” of the Balmoral Show, in Belfast, underlining its commitment and support of the agricultural sector and local suppliers.
Convenience stores urge ministers to back Mary Portas over high street renewal
30 March 2012
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has “broadly welcomed” the government’s response to the Portas Review as set out by local government minister Grant Shapps today.
Local shops’ plea to MPs over Sunday trading laws
29 March 2012
Local shops are calling on MPs and peers to oppose legislation being introduced to remove Sunday Trading restrictions across England and Wales this summer.
New planning rules welcomed by convenience stores
28 March 2012
Local shops have welcomed new planning rules that stress the vital importance of directing investment into our high streets, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
Booker to provide free Epos to independent retailers
27 March 2012
Food and drink wholesaler Booker is now providing free EPoS to independent retailers.
Budgens and Londis introduce SuperValu own-brand range
23 March 2012
Budgens and Londis are leveraging the scale of the Musgrave Group to introduce the new SuperValu own-brand range meaning better quality at lower prices for Budgens and Londis shoppers.
