All News articles – Page 114
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NewsUK convenience market to grow 17.6% by 2023, says IGD
The UK convenience market is forecast to grow by 17.6% in value between now and 2023, while the value of online will surge by more than 50%, according to new IGD research.
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NewsMan convicted of selling illegal tobacco outside car-boot sale
A series of undercover operations conducted by Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and security firm TM EYE has resulted in the conviction of a man selling illegal tobacco outside a car-boot sale.
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NewsACS urges caution in future National Living Wage rises
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Low Pay Commission to consider the impact of future increases in wage rates on the labour market.
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NewsNisa, Tesco and Aldi recall pastry products over wire fears
Nisa, Tesco and Aldi have issued urgent recalls of a number of own-label pastry products over fears they may contain metal wire.
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NewsShoppers turn to discounters for top-up shopping
New research from shopper insights agency HIM shows that the planned top-up mission within the convenience channel is in decline
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NewsDairy UK responds to calls from MPs to extend soft drinks levy
Dairy UK has responded to calls from an influential committee of MPs to extend the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to milk-based drinks.
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NewsNisa link launched for PayPoint One Epos Pro platform
Nisa-affiliated retailers with the PayPoint One Epos Pro platform can now receive automatic product file downloads following the launch of the Nisa back office link.
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NewsRetailer Chaz Chahal opens his latest Simply Fresh store
Independent retailer Chaz Chahal has opened his second Simply Fresh store in the Worcestershire village of Drakes Broughton.
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NewsAsda posts return to annual sales growth as profits dive 13%
Asda has posted a return to like for like sales growth for the year to 31 December 2017, although annual operating profits dropped 13%.
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NewsPositive consultation response to Scottish shop workers bill
A consultation on the creation of a new shop workers bill in Scotland, designed to protect staff with new offences, has been welcomed by members of the public and industry officials.
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NewsMPs call for ban on till sweets in obesity crackdown
A ban on confectionery at till points and the use of cartoon characters to promote foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) is being called for by an influential committee of MPs.
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NewsShoplifting grows in England and Wales, new data shows
Retailers in England and Wales have been hit by a 4% increase in shoplifting, with over 378,725 offences reported in 2017-18, new data reveals.
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NewsRetailers in the dark over new tobacco codes
Urgent clarity is being called for on new track and trace regulations for tobacco products, which will place a number of additional new burdens on retailers and potentially prevent them from purchasing tobacco.
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NewsWarm spring weather fuels grocery sales growth in May
The unusually warm spring weather during the last four weeks has helped grocery sales grow 5%, according to Nielsen data released today (May 30), as shoppers stock up on refreshments and fresh foods.
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NewsFresh food price inflation steady despite overall deflation
Fresh food price inflation remained at 0.9% this month, despite overall shop prices experiencing their 61st month of deflation, according to the latest BRC-Nielsen shop price index.
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NewsSpar remains focused in a climate of market change
Spar has retained a strong position in the UK convenience marketplace at a time of unprecedented disruption by remaining true to its core values and beliefs, according to Spar UK managing director Debbie Robinson.
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NewsBrand loyalty not sales hit by tobacco changes
UK plain packaging legislation and European Tobacco Product Directive (EUTPD) laws - banning the sale of small tobacco packs - appear to be failing in their missions to curtail tobacco sales.
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NewsScottish retailers upbeat about Minimum Unit Pricing
Scottish retailers remain positive about the impact of minimum unit pricing, nearly a month after the legislation was introduced in Scotland on May 1.
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NewsPayPoint exceeds roll out target for next generation platform
PayPoint has exceeded its initial target for roll out of the next generation PayPoint One platform, while the new epos-equipped version is now installed in 224 stores.
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NewsApril retail sales recover after unseasonably cold weather
Retail sales rose by 1.6% in April as consumer spending bounced back after unseasonal snowfall earlier this year, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).