All articles by Christian Fuller – Page 9
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NewsPremier retailer's charity match raises £1,200 for Macmillan
Singh’s Premier helped raise £1,200 at the eighth Singh’s Charity Cup event at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane stadium on Monday.
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NewsChelmsford Star Co-op reports 6.8% like-for-like sales rise
Chelmsford Star Co-op has reported a 6.8% increase in like-for-like gross takings in its core food business, but has warned it may not enough to absorb the current level of cost increases.
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Products In DepthSummer drinks: Take the time to chill out
Convenience retailers can capitalise on summer drinking occasions by offering a range of chilled alcoholic drinks that’s ready to go.
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NewsTown centre vacancy rates hit four-year high in April
Town centre vacancy rates in the UK increased to a four-year high of 10.2% in April, according to new figures.
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NewsMSP backs SGF Healthy Living Programme during Spar visit
Member of Scottish Parliament Joe FitzPatrick (pictured left) showed his support for the Scottish Grocers Federation Healthy Living programme during a visit to Spar MacAlpine Road in Dundee last week.
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NewsMorrisons' wholesale business drives first quarter growth
Morrisons’ wholesale business drove the multiple forward in the first quarter, with a 2.1% increase in like-for-like sales compared with just 0.2% from retail.
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NewsMan jailed over knife-wielding robbery at Halifax c-store
A man has been jailed for three years over a knife-wielding robbery at a convenience store in Halifax.
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NewsNew York Amazon Go store to accept cash payments
Amazon has announced the opening of a new cashier-free Amazon Go store in New York that will accept cash.
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NewsFamily-run Nisa store doubles chilled offering following refit
A family-run Nisa store in West Yorkshire has enjoyed a boost in footfall and sales since its chilled offering was doubled as part of a recent store re-fit.
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NewsRetailers urged to report theft as recorded shoplifting incidents drop
Retailers are being reminded to report all incidents of shop theft after new official figures revealed that the number of shoplifting crimes recorded by police in England and Wales fell by 3% in the 12 months to December 2018.
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NewsCMA blocks merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda over price concerns
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda after concluding that “UK shoppers would be worse off”.
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Features and analysisEaster gallery
Convenience stores across the country went above and beyond this year to wow customers with colourful Easter displays, cracking offers and plenty of chocolate eggs.
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NewsGarner Group opens rebuilt Nisa forecourt store in Hampshire
Hampshire-based forecourt operator The Garner Group has opened its rebuilt 2,000sq ft Nisa store in the town of Bordon.
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Products In DepthSunny side up for cider
The summer provides the perfect chance to turn up the heat on cider sales, with fruit flavours and traditional lines in greater demand.
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NewsGun-wielding c-store robber evades Norfolk Police
A gun-wielding robber has evaded capture following an armed robbery at a Premier store in Norfolk.
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NewsFood sales strengthen in March, says ONS
Food store sales increased by 0.7% in value in March 2019 compared with the previous month, as total retail sales increased by 1.2% in value, according to official new data.
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NewsACS helps launch new Convenience Retailing diploma
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has partnered with the University of Surrey’s Department of Marketing and Retail Management to offer the first ever diploma in Convenience Retailing.
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NewsOne Stop's first five-year franchisee contracts up for renewal
The first One Stop franchisees are deciding on whether to re-sign to the format as the Tesco-owned chain marks the fifth anniversary of its franchise operation.
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NewsBrighton store enjoys success in plastic toiletries reduction
Customers at ethical Brighton supermarket Hisbe avoided using plastic toiletries bottles over 24,000 times in the past year on the back of its ‘Soap Swap’ campaign.
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NewsMPs call for action against retail crime in parliamentary debate
MPs from across the political spectrum called on the government to take action against retail crime, in a debate in parliament on Thursday (11 April).