Ieuan Hughes
NewsBlack Friday delays shoppers’ festive grocery spend, Nielsen reveals
Grocery sales through UK supermarkets and discounters continued to slow to +0.2% in the last four weeks, as shoppers delayed spend ahead of the seasonal Black Friday shopping period, according to latest Nielsen data.
Features and analysisJJ’s Best-one, Gilfach
Welsh retailer Gareth Jones has been on a winning streak since joining the Best-one fascia last year. A store revamp has seen footfall soar and sales skyrocket
Products In DepthChristmas soft drinks: Santa’s gift to c-stores
Retailers have the opportunity to sleigh soft drinks sales over the festive season as shoppers splash out more and buy bigger packs.
NewsRetailers struggle to meet demand for limited edition Twirl Orange
Store owners from across the UK are finding it difficult to stock up on Cadbury’s latest limited edition chocolate bar, Twirl Orange, following high demand from customers and intense social media interest.
Products In DepthChristmas special: The ultimate get-together
Christmas is the season for splashing out on festive goodies. Here’s how c-store retailers can ensure that they get in on the yuletide spend.
Features and analysisBuilding loyalty: Join the club
Loyalty schemes aren’t just about keeping customers away from the competition. C-Store looks at how retailers are using them to boost spend and give back to the community.
NewsWeymouth retailer hails impact of new in-store dessert bar
Dave Hiscutt, manager of Londis Westham Road in Weymouth, has hailed the impact of a dessert and waffle bar installed in his town centre store over the summer.
Features and analysisStudent special: Premier at the Union, Dundee University
The Premier store at Dundee University, headed up by former army chef and retail services manager Moira Dean, has been taken to the next level after a major refit.
Features and analysisCofresh extends snacking offer with Street Food range
Convenience Store senior reporter Ieuan Hughes looks at two new products from Indian snacking brand Cofresh.
NewsSpecialist food shops top list of most-wanted local services, ACS reveals
UK consumers have identified specialist food shops and banks as the most-wanted services in their local area, highlighting opportunities for convenience stores to meet such demand, according to new research by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
Features and analysisPremier Foods gets summer ready with new launches
Convenience Store senior reporter Ieuan Hughes looks at three new products from Premier Foods’ Mr Kipling and Loyd Grossman brands.
Features and analysisFood allergy labelling: Clear and present dangers
It’s hoped that reforms to food labelling will help those with allergies and intolerances, but how will the legislation affect independents?
Features and analysisProducts preview: The Co-op Christmas 2019
Christmas Day is only five months away and the 2019 season marks the first time that retailers supplied by Nisa and Costcutter can access The Co-op Group’s festive range of own-label products. Do any of the following take your fancy?
Products In DepthSports and energy: Power up your profits
Have your sports and energy drinks sales lost their get-up-and-go? Re-energise with new flavours, healthier choices and impulse sizes.
NewsMcColl's appoints new chief commercial officer
McColl’s has announced the appointment of Richard Crampton to the newly-created position of chief commercial officer.
Products In DepthSoft drinks: Get your place in the sun
You can’t rely on a scorching summer to sell soft drinks, but you can keep up the heat by including healthy options and latest innovations.
Product NewsNew summer-ready flavour from Lucozade Energy
Lucozade Energy is getting ready for the summer months with the launch of a new Watermelon & Strawberry Cooler flavoured drink.
Products In DepthBBQ: Time to turn up the heat
Retailers are hoping to match last summer’s sizzling sales by offering a range of BBQ-ready lines across multiple product categories.
Features and analysisCRA 2019 Excellence in Impulse award: Londis Lechlade, Glos
Ben Simons’ willingness to adapt to changing shopper needs is paying dividends and earnt his Londis Lechlade store the Excellence in Impulse Award.
NewsCentral England Co-op reports Easter food bank appeal success
Central England Co-operative has donated enough food to create over 11,000 meals and emergency care packages for people in need, as part of the society’s two-week Easter food bank appeal.