All News articles – Page 107
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NewsLandmark and Today's fascias to continue after merger
Landmark Wholesale and Today’s Group have sought to reassure independent retailers about the future of their facias in the wake of the independent wholesale groups’ planned merger.
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NewsSpar launches nationwide ‘Sparbecue’ campaign
Spar UK has launched a new campaign to promote its range of own-label products this summer, inviting shoppers to host their own barbecue parties.
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NewsBestway completes purchase of Blakemore depot in Walsall
Bestway Wholesale has formally completed the purchase of the former A.F Blakemore depot in Walsall.
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NewsFinnish store lets shoppers sleep over to escape heatwave
A Finnish supermarket has been allowing its customers to sleep the night in its cool aisles as the country continues to sizzle in high summer temperatures.
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NewsTwo men on trial for armed robbery at Ramsgate c-store
Two men have appeared in court in connection with an armed robbery at a Ramsgate convenience store, which resulted in the owner of the store being shot and injured.
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NewsJail for store worker who hid 1,400 fake fags in his trousers
A grocery shop worker who was caught with thousands of illicit cigarettes down his trousers has been jailed for almost a year.
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NewsSlow service at the till tops list of shopper gripes
In today’s increasingly fast-paced world, slow service at the checkout is the number one source of shopper irritation a new study has revealed.
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NewsDee Bee reaps benefit of Grimsby acquisition
Dee Bee Wholesale is celebrating the recruitment of new customers in the Grimsby area following the acquisition of the former Blakemore Wholesale depot in the town
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NewsParfetts thanks weather and deals for best ever trading
The recent good weather coupled with powerful promotions has seen trading at Parfett’s Cash and Carry hit an all-time high.
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NewsKellogg's ticked off for sugar advertising breach
Kellogg’s has been rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for breaching rules governing the broadcast of products that could promote foods high in fat, salt, or sugar (HFSS) to children under 16.
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NewsForecourt store offers kids' tours in engagement drive
A forecourt store in Brentford is doing its bit to pump up community engagement by offering behind the scenes tours to local nursery school children.
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NewsLandmark and Today's members to vote on merger
Independent wholesale groups Landmark Wholesale and Today’s Group are to put a proposal to merge the two organisations to a vote of their respective members
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NewsHeatwave cooks up fresh challenges for stores
With large parts of the UK continuing to bake in above average temperatures, retailers are having to keep cool heads to tackle a range of heat-related problems.
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NewsStores at risk of flouting new CCTV data protection laws
A large number of retailers with CCTV systems are still at risk of falling foul of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which were enforced more than two months ago.
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NewsIceland food offer to be sold in The Range discount chain
Iceland Foods and The Range discount chain have entered into a strategic alliance that will introduce Iceland’s food offer into The Range’s home, garden and leisure stores.
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NewsMacclesfield Spar sold after retailer moves abroad
A Spar c-store in Macclesfield, Cheshire, has been sold after store owner Piyush Parekm decided to relocate to Australia.
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NewsJTI wins another private prosecution against fraudster
JTI has secured its second private prosecution of an individual caught selling counterfeit versions of its legitimate tobacco brands at a car boot sale.
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NewsApplegreen to acquire majority stake in Welcome Break
Irish forecourt operator Applegreen is set to acquire a majority stake in the Welcome Break service station group, one of the three dominant owners of UK motorway service areas.
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NewsRetail Mutual offers retailers new private health cover
The Retail Mutual has expanded its portfolio of products and services for independent retailers with the introduction of two new health cover options.
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NewsScale of retail staff abuse exposed in new survey
More than half of shoppers (52%) have witnessed some form of abuse towards retail staff in the past three years, new research from business insurer NFU Mutual has found.