All News articles – Page 126
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NewsCentral England Co-op to open 10 new food stores in 2018
Central England Co-op has announced plans to open more than 10 new food stores and revamp 10 existing sites as part of a multi-million pound investment plan.
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NewsSurge in discounter shopping amid perceived price hikes
A sizeable majority (57%) of consumers now use discounters at least once a month for their grocery shopping, up 13% on 2017 figures, new research reveals.
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NewsGovernment launches probe into future of newspapers
The UK government has announced it will launch an investigation that will explore how the newspaper industry will function in the future.
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NewsPlastic bottle recycling scheme moves one step closer
Ministers will soon hear key evidence about how a plastic bottle recycling scheme could be implemented in England.
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NewsEssex Nisa store enjoys 30% chilled sales uplift since refit
An Nisa store in rural Essex has enjoyed a 30% increase in chilled sales since it was refitted at the end of last year.
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NewsWelsh c-stores invested more than £49m in 2017
Convenience stores in Wales have invested more than £49m in improving their businesses over the last year, according to new figures released by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsE-cig use 95% less harmful than smoking, review claims
Vaping poses only a small fraction of the risks of smoking and switching completely from smoking conveys “substantial health benefits over continued smoking,” an evidence review by Public Health England (PHE) claims.
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NewsWilliam Reed introduces show deals at NCS
Exhibitors at the National Convenience Show will be able to offer visitors exclusive deals at the event after organiser William Reed signed a partnership with Valassis, the UK’s largest coupon and voucher services provider.
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NewsSupermarket sales hit six-month high in January
Sales at the UK’s leading supermarkets rose by the highest year-on-year rate for over six months in January, against a backdrop of continuing inflation, according to new Nielsen figures.
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NewsRetailers urged to prepare for soft drinks levy
Landmark Wholesale is advising retailers to prepare for the shift towards the low-sugar drinks category, ahead of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) coming into force on April 6.
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NewsMcColl's launches online training to employees
McColl’s has launched an online training initiative to all of its 22,000 employees.
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NewsSGF report highlights extent of in-store crime
Almost all Scottish c-store retailers experience theft on a daily basis, according to the Scottish Grocers Federation.
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NewsNational Convenience Show to offer digital masterclasses
This year’s National Convenience Show (16-18 April 2018) will shine a light on the latest digital advances, helping convenience retailers engage more with social media in order to increase footfall and sales.
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NewsStores call for energy drink age restrictions
National legislation to ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s would be welcomed by independent retailers, according to research by C-Store.
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NewsTesco appoints Booker’s Wilson as UK retail and wholesale CEO
Tesco has announced Booker chief executive Charles Wilson will become CEO of the multiple’s retail and wholesale operations after completion of the groups’ merger.
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NewsScotfresh names Mark Steven as new managing director
Glasgow-based c-store chain Scotfresh has appointed experienced industry executive Mark Steven as its new managing director.
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NewsHeart of England Co-op targets more store openings
Heart of England Co-operative Society is setting its sights on more store openings as part of a £6m investment programme, buoyed by positive results over the Christmas trading period.
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NewsEnergy efficiency 'cashback' incentive for Scottish retailers
Scottish retailers who successfully apply for a government loan to invest in energy efficiency improvements will receive up to £10,000 cashback, under a new scheme announced today (1 February).
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NewsSGF warns against Scottish plan to ban promotions
Scottish government plans to restrict promotions on foods high in fat, salt and sugar would heap considerable costs on to convenience retailers, the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) has warned.
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NewsHigh-profile Spar store damaged in night-time ATM ram-raid
Spar retailer Julian Taylor-Green’s store in Lindford, Hampshire, has fallen victim to a night-time ram-raid .