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Central England Co-op reports 3.5% rise in Christmas sales
2020-01-17T14:57:00+00:00
Property specialists predict rise in convenience franchising in 2020
2020-01-17T11:09:00+00:00
Simply Fresh trials Sainsbury’s supply deal at West London store
2020-01-17T09:53:00+00:00

Government under mounting pressure to take action on retail violence

2020-01-16T12:11:00+00:00

The industry has reiterated calls to the government to take action to tackle violence and abuse towards shopworkers.

Local range fuels Lincolnshire Co-op’s seasonal sales boost

2020-01-16T11:23:00+00:00

Lincolnshire Co-op has announced a 7.2% rise in food store sales over the festive period from 14 December to 4 January, driven in part by the popularity of its Love Local range.

Fresh focus drives festive sales rise at Spar UK

2020-01-15T17:03:00+00:00

Spar has reported a 2.6% hike in like-for-like retail sales over the Christmas period.

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David’s Kitchen, Kirkcaldy, Fife

C-Store Champions: Reviewing 2019

JJ’s Best-one, Gilfach

What’s in store 2020?
David’s Kitchen, Kirkcaldy, Fife
C-Store Champions: Reviewing 2019
JJ’s Best-one, Gilfach

Investment plans for 2020

Four C-Store Champions discuss their investment plans for 2020 - including food to go, staff training, delivery solutions and new stores.

What’s keeping my tills ringing?

2020-01-17T11:37:00+00:00

Get ready for Valentine’s with Delice de France heart-shaped donut

2020-01-17T11:30:00+00:00

Urban Eat spices up lunchtime offer

2020-01-17T10:04:00+00:00

Strongbow to launch first ultra-low alcohol variant

2020-01-16T12:43:00+00:00

WKD set to add Dark Fruit variant

2020-01-16T10:56:00+00:00

Walkers announces enhancements to its Max snacking range

2020-01-15T16:02:00+00:00

Urban Fruit revamps packaging to appeal to younger audience

2020-01-15T16:01:00+00:00

Danone creates yogurt range for all the family

2020-01-14T10:00:00+00:00

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The retail landscape looks set to provide both challenges and opportunities in the year ahead. Competition, rising costs and crime remain, but there’s potential from plastic free, food to go and fresh. Industry commentators and retailers predict what’s in store for 2020

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Retailer profiles

JJ’s Best-one, Gilfach

Welsh retailer Gareth Jones has been on a winning streak since joining the Best-one fascia last year. A store revamp has seen footfall soar and sales skyrocket

store development

David’s Kitchen, Kirkcaldy, Fife

The latest David’s Kitchen site opened last month in Kirkcaldy following a million pound investment. Food service remains at the heart of the brand, which already has sites in Falkirk and Glenrothes, but the latest store is the first to incorporate a full coffee shop offering alongside a c-store and deli counter.