All articles by David Rees – Page 7
-
OpinionOn the plastic trail
There remains a big opportunity for manufacturers and distributors to make commitments not just on their own, but to ensure that plastic reduction is tackled in a joined-up way throughout the supply chain, says C-Store’s editor.
-
Features and analysisInterview: Nisa chief executive Ken Towle
Just over a year on from the Co-op’s acquisition of Nisa, chief exective Ken Towle talks to C-Store about the progress made and developments for the future.
-
NewsConvenience stores remain resilient in face of new challenges, report finds
The UK convenience sector remains resilient and vital for local shoppers despite numerous growing challenges, the 2019 edition of the ACS Local Shop Report, launched today, has concluded.
-
OpinionA season of change
As summer turns to autumn, it is a period of transition for convenience stores - and businesses need to plan for the future, writes editor David Rees.
-
NewsFilshill grows turnover in “challenging” independent retail market
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has reported a turnover increase of 7.3% to £155 million in the year ending January 31, 2019, up from £145m the previous year.
-
NewsSewell On The Go completes purchase of all previously rented sites
East Yorkshire forecourt retailer Sewell On The Go has invested £10 million in buying outright six sites it was previously renting from Rix Petroleum.
-
OpinionAntisocial media
It’s holiday time, and while for some retailers that means a peak-season boost, for others it means something of a downturn as regular customers disappear for a week or two in the sun.
-
NewsIGD predicts further growth for the UK convenience sector
The UK convenience market is set to grow by £6.9bn in the next five years, to reach £48.2bn by 2024, according to a new forecast from IGD.
-
NewsSpirits now the favourite choice for Father’s Day gifts
Spirits have become the top food and drink gift for Father’s Day, according to new research from HIM.
-
NewsSteve Fox to leave Booker to head up retail at MFG
Booker’s Steve Fox is to leave the company to take up the role of managing director, retail at Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator.
-
NewsTesco hints at upmarket convenience store concept
Tesco has dropped a strong hint that it is developing a new, more upmarket convenience store format.
-
NewsConvenience to grow quicker than grocery market despite discounter expansion
The convenience sector is likely to increase its share of the total UK grocery market in the next five years, but at a slower growth rate than that achieved by online sales or the discounters, according to the latest forecasts from IGD.
-
Features and analysisEnergy: Saving more than the planet
A modern convenience range can lead to a heavy cost in energy bills, but Scotmid Co-operative has some award-winning ideas for savings.
-
NewsNew support service launched for victims of retail crime
Grocery industry charity GroceryAid has launched a new service to provide professional counselling support to retail colleagues in the aftermath of an accident, robbery or assault in the workplace.
-
NewsSales and retail teams merged in new Nisa structure
Nisa has announced a new management structure which will see the current sales and retail teams being merged together and retail director Nigel Gray leaving the business.
-
NewsShoppers still opting for brands in the convenience sector
Own-label is struggling to make any significant headway in the convenience sector despite improvements in appearance and product quality, according to exclusive research from MCA Insight & HIM.
-
NewsConvenience market set for accelerated growth
The convenience sector is projected to grow by 3.5% in value during 2019, according to a new market valuation by HIM.
-
NewsPremier named as shoppers' favourite convenience store
Booker’s symbol group Premier was named The Shoppers’ Favourite Convenience Retailer at the 2019 HIM Awards on Thursday.
-
NewsPremier celebrates 25-year milestone with consumer prize offers
Booker’s largest symbol group Premier is celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer with a host of special offer deals and consumer prize competitions.
-
OpinionThe wrong side of the track
The new Track and Trace regime for tobacco is turning out to be painful and difficult for retailers, writes C-Store editor David Rees.