All News articles – Page 109
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NewsCoca-Cola trials reverse vending machines for 500ml bottles
Coca-Cola Great Britain and Coca-Cola European Partners are trialling reverse vending machines for 500ml plastic bottles at some of the UK’s most popular family attractions, with incentives on offer to encourage consumer take up.
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NewsBritvic posts strong Q3 results following levy introduction
Britvic has reported a 3.4% increase in group sales for the third quarter of this year, despite challenges with CO₂ supply, but the impact of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) has been difficult to gauge given the unusually warm summer.
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NewsRegulator announces review into card-payment services
The Payments Systems Regulator (PSR) is set to carry out a market review into card-payment services to ensure they work in the interests of retailers.
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NewsWarm weather delivers robust grocery sales growth in July
The warm summer weather helped grocery sales grow 2.2% over the last month, as shoppers stock up on ice cream and BBQ items, according to new Nielsen data.
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NewsExtended heatwave hits supply of seasonal produce
Availability of a number of key seasonal products is starting to dwindle as large swathes of the UK continue to swelter in the summer heatwave.
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NewsParfetts eyes expansion of symbol and retail club
Expansion of retail club and symbol group membership in the North East of England is going to be a key priority following Parfetts’ acquisition of the former Blakemore’s cash and carry depot in Middlesbrough.
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NewsPayPoint apologises for disruption to terminal service
PayPoint has apologised after its service suffered a technical issue which affected around one- third of its retail network on Saturday.
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NewsMcColl's ahead of schedule with Morrisons supply roll out
McColl’s Retail Group is set to complete its 2018 target of switching 1,300 stores to Morrisons supply, ahead of schedule.
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NewsOnly 9% of crimes result in a charge or summons
The proportion of crimes resulting in a suspect being charged or summonsed has fallen from 11% to 9%, with the figure even lower for incidents of robbery and theft, Home Office statistics suggest.
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NewsFood and drink sales shine in summer heatwave
The continued good weather and World Cup celebrations prompted a surge in food and drink sales over the three months to June 2018.
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NewsEat 17's fifth store opens in Hammersmith, London
Eat 17 is set to open its fifth store in Hammersmith featuring an indoor street food market and yoga classes.
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NewsSainsbury's and WHSmith Travel launch food-to-go trial
Sainsbury’s is to start selling a range of its own label food-to-go products in WHSmith Travel stores as part of a new trial.
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NewsFrench competition authority probes Tesco-Carrefour alliance
France’s competition regulator has launched an investigation into the strategic alliance between Tesco and French retailer Carrefour.
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NewsNisa retailer updates second store in Luton estate
Retailer Barry Patel has revamped his smaller Nisa store in Luton Marsh Farm Estate, with a greater emphasis on fresh and a new food-to-go section.
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NewsSpar store supports fire crews tackling moorland blaze
A Spar store in Bolton, Lancashire, has teamed up with its local James Hall depot to provide much-needed support for exhausted fire crews who have been battling the vast Winter Hill moorlands fire to the north of the store.
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NewsSurrey retailer's alcohol license suspended for underage sales
A retailer in Surrey has had his license suspended after he was found to be selling alcohol to a shopper under the age of 18.
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NewsCostcutter adds 30 lines to craft beers and ciders range
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has tapped into the booming craft pint trend with the introduction of 30 craft beers and ciders to its range for independent retailers.
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NewsHuge rise in demand for delivered wholesale
More retailers than ever are choosing a delivery service as their preferred main method of receiving stock, according to new research from HIM.
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NewsAF Blakemore to close more cash and carry depots
AF Blakemore has announced plans to close more of its cash and carry depots having been unable to find suitable buyers for the sites.
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NewsACS working with government to clarify the UK's Brexit plan
The Association of Convenience Stores has said it is working with the UK government to clarify how its Brexit plan will affect the convenience sector.