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Growth in retail food to go market slows, research says
Dinnertime occasions are down, although breakfast and lunch remain in growth
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Convenience stores thrive in June heatwave
Despite chiller breakdowns, sales of ice and outdoor items went through the roof
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Queen's Speech: No mention of business rates reform
The Speech committed to reducing consumer energy bills and raising the NLW
Growth in retail food to go market slows, research says
Dinnertime occasions are down, although breakfast and lunch remain in growth
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C-store retailers investing more in their businesses
C-store retailers invested more in their businesses over the last three months than both the previous quarter and the same period in 2016, but more are cutting staff hours, according to new figures from the Association of Convenience Stores.
Euro Garages purchases Birmingham pub site
Euro Garages has acquired a pub site in Birmingham as it continues to expand its estate.
'Touch and go' contactless spending up 34% this year
‘Touch and go’ contactless spending has surged by 34% since the beginning of 2017, according to the Barclaycard Contactless Spending Index.
Appleby Westward extends price reduction initiative
Appleby Westward, the South West Spar distributor, is investing up to £600,000 in extending its wholesale price reduction initiative for another year.
Sainsbury's in talks to acquire Nisa, say reports
According to weekend newspaper reports, J Sainsbury has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire Nisa Retail for £130m.
Nisa Local store opens in Southend railway station
A new Nisa Local store has opened in Southend-on-Sea railway station following a three-week refurbishment of a previously-derelict unit.
Amazon to acquire upmarket grocer Whole Foods Market
Amazon is to acquire upmarket grocery chain Whole Foods Market in a hugely significant move into bricks-and-mortar retailing
Tesco posts 2.7% rise in like-for-like UK food sales
Tesco has announced a 2.7% increase in like-for-like UK food sales in its first quarter trading results.
Dhamecha to open ninth cash and carry depot
Today’s Group member Dhamecha has acquired a site in Birmingham for its ninth cash and carry depot
Nisa retailers raise £7m through Making a Difference Locally
Donations through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity have hit the £7m mark since its formation in 2008.
Spar's Shop & Win campaign returns with bigger prizes
Spar’s Shop & Win campaign has returned for the summer with new digital innovation and bigger prizes.
Costcutter using Shopper First to raise store standards
Costcutter is using its Shopper First programme as a carrot to drive up standards and address inconsistencies across its retail estate, chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer told the IGD Convenience Conference last week.
Camelot announces National Lottery review after sales decline
Camelot UK is carrying out a strategic review of The National Lottery after announcing an 8.8% fall in sales for the 2016/17 financial year.
Stores urged to design out weak spots
Retailers and experts are increasingly stressing the importance of designing out weak points in store to minimise the impact of theft.
Inflation rises to four-year high of 2.9% in May
Inflation rose at its highest rate for four years in May, according to official statistics.
