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Impact of hot summer to push up dairy and bread prices
A declining dairy industry combined with poor yields will fuel prices, analysts warn
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Cadnam site marks start of new Southern Co-op franchise
The store will be run by Denovo Retail under the Co-operative Food banner
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Tesco takes on discounters with new chain Jack's
CEO Dave Lewis said Jack’s would offer “great tasting food at the lowest possible prices”
Impact of hot summer to push up dairy and bread prices
A declining dairy industry combined with poor yields will fuel prices, analysts warn
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Food sales cooled in August following temperature dip
Cooler conditions prompted food sales to fall in August following the hot weather surge that stores experienced in July, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal.
Bestway md Martin Race to be replaced by Dawood Pervez
Bestway Wholesale managing director Martin Race is to retire from the business on 30 November, to be replaced by Dawood Pervez.
CMA launches in-depth probe into Sainsbury's-Asda merger
The proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda will be subjected to an in-depth investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced.
Grocery spending returns to normal after bumper summer
Following an unprecedented summer of weather and sport, consumers in the grocery sector have returned to their regular shopping habits and more usual levels of grocery spend, according to Nielsen data released today.
Imperial launches new low-cost easy to roll tobacco
Imperial Tobacco has launched a low-cost, easy to use, roll your own (RYO) tobacco in a bid to capture sales from the growing number of UK cigarette smokers trading down into RYO and dualing.
Vimto and Krispy Kreme create new doughnuts
Vimto is partnering with Krispy Kreme to create a new range of limited edition Halloween doughnuts.
Metcalfe’s launches on-pack promo with Rakuten TV
Popcorn brand Metcalfe’s and video-on-demand service Rakuten TV have joined forces for a new consumer campaign.
Eat Real adds six new flavours to snacking range
Snacking brand Eat Real has extended its range of gluten-free and vegan Hummus, Lentil and Quinoa Chips with the addition of six new flavours.
Spar Market, Pwllheli, Wales Video
Conrad Davies’ Pwllheli store was the first in the country to convert to the Spar Market format. One year on from the major revamp, he discusses the impact of the new-look store on margins and sales.
Look and learn
Innovative new research has taken a shopper’s eye view to find the most effective displays a retailer can use to create sales in their store.
C-store & partners
With the food-to-go market booming, partnerships with the likes of Greggs and Subway seem like a sensible move. However, there are retailers electing to go their own way, working with smaller providers to give their store the edge.
Welcome Co-op, Islington, London
With a new IT system fully bedded in, Southern Co-op is on the lookout for more independent retailer partners for its store franchise programme. C-Store catches up with Prateek Shukla, one of the recent recruits, at his store in Islington, North London.
Premier Victoria Dock, Hull
Joe and Kuldeep Kaur Punian opened their latest store in Hull’s Victoria Dock in February, under Premier’s latest store format.
Flexible working
The Local Shop Report shows how the sector is offering employment flexibility, says James.
A familiar story
The growing illicit trade in e-cigarettes needs addressing by government urgently, argues Sam.
The healthy snacking offer
As many as 27% of shoppers want more healthier options to be available within meal deals so tap into this trend, says Giorgio Rigali.
Your kind of people
Our Champions understand that millennials are the future, making them an essential demographic to capture. Here’s how they do it
