Hard-pressed shoppers prove boon for Aldi 15 May 2008 Discounter Aldi claims to have seen footfall in its UK stores rise by 25% over the last three months compared with a year ago. It said UK sales have now risen to £1.5bn a year, up from £1.3bn last year. Aldi claimed its prices were 20-30% lower than rival supermarkets, meaning that Brits shopping there...

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Distil 2008	20 May 2008 - 22 May 2008
ExCel Distil 2008 will be the UK's first trade event dedicated to global spirits brands and buyers and will be staged alongside the London International Wine Fair 2008. In addition to the major spirits brand producers and distributors, Distil will also feature...
Checkout Convenience Awards 2008	16 May 2008 - 16 May 2008
St Stephen's Club Now in their fourth year, the Checkout Convenience Awards are unique in rewarding both retailers and suppliers operating in the UK convenience market. There are nine award categories, including: Best Convenience Store Format; Best Convenience Supplier; Supplier/Retailer Partnership of the Year....

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