All Coronavirus articles – Page 10
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Product NewsLockdown Diaries: Playtime is still in session as the toy category sells well
Frustrated parents looking to distract their children has led to a run on toy sales at Raaj Chandarana’s Tara’s Londis in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
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NewsCJ Lang expands Click & Collect service in Dundee
Scottish wholesaler CJ Lang & Son is hailing the success of a new Click & Collect service aimed at providing trade customers with a full ambient and selected chilled range.
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NewsCoronavirus to drive 8% growth in convenience sales in 2020
The convenience retail market is expected to see an 8% growth in value sales, driven by changing shopping habits caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsShopping app Jisp goes live in six NFRN member stores
Shopping app Jisp has gone live this week across six independent retail stores as part of its partnership with the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN).
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NewsScottish retail sales remain under pressure
Retail sales in Scotland declined by 27.6% in May – -19.2% on a like for like basis – compared with May 2019, according to the SRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
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NewsBan on plastic straws not yet enforced due to coronavirus
The government has confirmed that the proposed ban on the sale or supply of plastic drinking straws, stirrers and cotton buds has been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Promotional VideoCoronavirus: insight from CCEP into how shopper behaviour has changed in lockdown
Field Sales Director Ali Adderley explains how shoppers are looking for affordable treats like sparkling soft drinks, in larger packs to enjoy at home – and the role PMPs have to support this
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NewsCo-op Midcounties joins chorus against Sunday trading changes
Co-op Midcounties has added its voice to those calling on the government to abandon proposals to suspend Sunday trading laws in England and Wales.
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NewsNew Welcome store a big hit with the locals despite lockdown opening
Independent retailer Richard Dance is enjoying success with his latest store development despite the considerable disadvantage of opening during the lockdown period.
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NewsScottish retailers urge COVID-19 grant scheme extension
The Scottish government’s decision to introduce a shorter deadline for applications to the COVID-19 Small Business Grant Scheme has attracted criticism from the industry.
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NewsSpar retailers outraged by review of Sunday trading hours
Spar retailers have added their voices to those opposing any changes to Sunday trading legislation.
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Product NewsLockdown diaries: gin the star performer as alcohol sales still on a high
The temperature may have taken a tumble, but gin, cheese and greetings cards are still heating up sales at Mike Dorey’s Eastcome Stores in Gloucestershire.
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NewsSpar extends vulnerable shopping support to more volunteers
Spar in England and Wales has extended the number of charities it is working with to support volunteers shopping on behalf of vulnerable customers.
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NewsConvenience retailers believe technology is key to future strategy, says study
Convenience retailers are seeing use of technology as a central part of their future strategy, having “come of age” during the virus outbreak, according to a new study.
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NewsGrocery delivery still increasing its share of meals, according to HIM & MCA
Grocery delivery is becoming normal practice for consumers and it will remain strong even after lockdown ends, according to HIM and MCA Insight.
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Interviews and ProfilesCoronavirus: How Eurospar Mulkerns made food to go work in lockdown
When Mulkerns’ thriving deli counter was forced to close for safety reasons, the team thought outside the box to come up with some lockdown-friendly solutions.
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NewsACS provides guidance to help retailers support carers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched new guidance to help retailers support unpaid carers who are helping elderly, ill, or vulnerable friends and relatives.
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NewsConvenience retailers slam “harmful” plans to relax Sunday Trading
Relaxing Sunday Trading laws would issue a body-blow to the UK’s heroic convenience store industry, shifting trade away from the stores which gave their all to support local communities through the darkest days of the coronavirus crisis, retailers claim.
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NewsGovernment considering relaxation of supermarket Sunday hours
The government is considering a relaxation of Sunday Trading laws, allowing the supermarkets to trade for more than the current permitted six hours in England and Wales, according to newspaper reports.
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NewsUber Eats reports huge stimulation in prepared coffee delivery market
Uber Eats has experienced a 149% rise in coffee orders made via its app since the UK went into lockdown in March.