All articles by Christian Fuller – Page 5
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NewsNisa Local store opens in Hull with latest Evolution format
A newly-built Nisa Local store in Hull has opened on the site of a derelict parade of shops that was gutted by a fire last year.
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NewsPM pledges to begin recruitment of extra 20,000 police officers
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to immediately enact plans to recruit 20,000 extra police officers in England and Wales over the next three years.
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NewsACS calls for retail policy changes in letter to Boris Johnson
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on new Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take immediate action to support the convenience sector.
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NewsFood to go in convenience forecast to grow 31% by 2024
Food-to-go in the UK convenience channel is set to grow by 31% over the next five years, according to new IGD research.
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NewsCamelot launches new National Lottery retailer hub site
Camelot has announced the launch of a new online National Lottery retailer hub.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Deliveroo trial pizza takeaway partnership
Sainsbury’s is the first UK supermarket to offer customers hot takeaways as part of a trial delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo.
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NewsMan jailed following ‘fake firearm’ robberies at two stores
A man has been jailed for six years and eight months after brandishing a fake firearm during two attempted armed robberies in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
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NewsGovernment confirms plans to end sale of energy drinks to under-16s
The government has confirmed plans to end the sale of energy drinks to children under the age of 16, in one of the final announcements under outgoing prime minister Theresa May.
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NewsMcColl’s posts -91% drop in pre-tax profits, but LFL sales rise
McColl’s Retail Group has announced a -91% decline in pre-tax profits in its interim half year results, although like-for-like sales increased by 1.0%
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NewsGrocery spend falls -0.5% in last four weeks despite warm weather
Total grocery spend in the UK fell by -0.5% over the past four weeks, despite the start of warm summer weather and a number of sporting events, according to Nielsen research.
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Products In DepthBack to school: Serving the class of 2019
Today’s parents need to ensure their kids’ lunchboxes are healthy and tasty. Help them get this right and you’ll soar to the top of the class.
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NewsPublic threatened during attempted store burglary in Oxfordshire
Members of the public were targeted with axes and sledge hammers during an attempted armed burglary at a village convenience store in Oxfordshire on Friday.
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NewsRegional divisions in ATM usage on the rise, says Link
A steady decline in overall ATM usage caused by less consumer need for day-to-day payments has triggered regional disparities, according to new data from cash machine network Link.
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NewsCamelot anticipates Lottery sales boost for retailers this week
National Lottery retailers can expect increased sales this week thanks to the Lotto Must Be Won draw and a special EuroMillions draw, according to Camelot.
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NewsCentral England Co-op’s crime crackdown yields positive results
Central England Co-op has overseen a 6% drop in burglaries and 30% decrease in robberies across its stores following a major crackdown on retail crime.
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NewsWest Midlands family opens Nisa store on site of former business
A Nisa Local store in the West Midlands has opened under the ownership of Pal Singh, more than 30 years after his father sold his business on the site.
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NewsCheshire One Stop store subjected to “terrifying” armed robbery
Cheshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses following a “terrifying” armed robbery at a One Stop store in Warrington.
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NewsHigh street footfall declines -4.5% in June, data reveals
High street footfall declined by -4.5% year on year in the five weeks to 29 June 2019, in contrast to a 0.1% increase in June last year, according to new data.
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NewsMan jailed following Ipswich c-store robbery spree
A man has been jailed for five years following two convenience store armed robberies in eight days in Ipswich.
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NewsMan jailed following armed robbery at Lincolnshire One Stop
A man has been jailed for four years and eight months following a crowbar-wielding armed robbery at a One Stop store in Lincolnshire.