All articles by David Rees – Page 19
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NewsBooker grows sales despite dip in tobacco
Booker’s tobacco sales are down 3.7% according to the group’s interim results, which cover the 24 weeks ending 11 September.
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NewsTell us what you think of Convenience Store
Convenience Store is seeking your views on our service to you, both online and in print
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NewsBooker confirms commitment to four retail brands
Booker has confirmed its commitment to serving four retail formats following the successful acquisition of Musgrave’s GB operation.
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NewsConviviality completes Matthew Clark purchase
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality has completed its purchase of national on-trade wholesaler Matthew Clark
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NewsTesco boss apologises for "bad choices"
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis has apologised to the grocery industry for the company’s previous pursuit of unsustainable profit targets, which resulted in the company getting “bent out of shape”.
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NewsNisa chief welcomes My Local supply contract
The contract to supply the new My Local chain is “hugely important” to Nisa, according to chief executive Nick Read.
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NewsScotmid maintains profits despite falling sales
Scottish co-operative society Scotmid suffered only a slight decline in profit despite a £6m drop in turnover
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Products In DepthRugby World Cup: Convert your customers
With the Rugby World Cup being staged in England and Wales during September and October, there are opportunities for the trade to boost volumes in key product categories.
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Features and analysisFood to go: Instant gratification
New research into the food-to-go shopper by convenience experts HIM Research & Consulting provides valuable insight for store owners.
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Blog
Daily business
The Conservative government has only a slim majority and won’t want an early Commons defeat, so will be sensitive to any reservations that backbenchers have over Sunday trading, writes C-Store editor David Rees.
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Features and analysisLifestyle Express, Barnsley
A fast, friendly service is the driving force behind Robert Teal’s Vitesse store in Barnsley’s business and student district.
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NewsCostcutter counts the cost of buy and supply transition
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has filed a multi-million pound loss in its annual financial statement as a legacy of its exit from Nisa
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Products In DepthWake up and smell the coffee
Britain’s coffee-to-go boom shows every sign of continuing and, with an increasing number of brands and options available to retailers, the opportunity for convenience stores is very much within reach.
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NewsLondis offers a £15,000 bonus fund for new recruits
Londis is offering a £15,000 bonus to the first five retailers to join the group in its latest recruitment drive
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NewsMusgrave Group cuts UK and Ireland losses during 2014
The Musgrave Group, owner of Budgens and Londis, reduced its losses during 2014
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NewsNew Budgens concept scores well with shoppers
The new Budgens brand concept has been well-received by target customers, according to new research released by Musgrave.
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NewsHIM predicts bank holiday boost for c-store shopping
The August bank holidays could provide a boost to c-stores’ sales, according to new research from HIM Research & Consulting.
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NewsIT given different focus within new Nisa structure
Nisa has created a new operations department to bring IT, member services and logistics within a single management unit.
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NewsBargain Booze grows sales despite drop in like-for-likes
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail suffered a dip in like-for-like sales in the last year but achieved growth in business overall, according to its latest results.
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NewsCostcutter's Independent own brand makes TV debut
Costcutter’s Independent own brand is going on TV for the first time with a campaign starting on 18 June.