All News articles – Page 127
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NewsM&S reduces Simply Food store-opening programme
Marks & Spencer has put the brakes on its Simply Food store-opening programme as part of a programme to “modernise” its UK store estate.
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NewsMinister underlines government support for rural shops
The minister for rural affairs has highlighted the importance of rural shops to their communities and underlined the government’s commitment to offering a “helping hand”.
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NewsCo-op Group signs product placement deal with ITV
The Co-operative group is set to open a shop on Coronation Street, following a lucrative product placement deal.
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NewsC-store owner hails impact of 24-hour post office branch
An independent retailer has hailed the impact of a 24-hour post office branch in his new central London c-store, as a raft of other shop owners prepare to open branches in the capital.
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NewsConference to explore growth in the food to go market
The fast-growing food to go market is the focus of a major conference and study tour in London next week.
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NewsATM network Link confirms 5% interchange fee cut
Cash machine network Link has confirmed that it is pushing ahead with plans to reduce the interchange fee for card transactions from 1 July 2018.
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NewsCo-op Group develops biodegradable paper tea bag
The Co-operative Group is developing a fully biodegradable paper tea bag, which it claims could save nine tonnes of plastic wastage per year.
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NewsHabit plays growing role in driving foodservice visits
Habit is the fastest-growing reason for visiting a foodservice outlet and is now as important as ‘good price’, according to new research from the NPD Group.
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NewsConvenience Retail Awards 2018 shortlist released
The shortlist for the 2018 Convenience Retail Awards has been released.
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NewsConviviality set to fully supply Central Convenience stores
The 127 Central Convenience stores recently acquired by Conviviality Retail will be fully supplied by the group by the end of February, with most scheduled to be converted to the Select Convenience brand over the next 18 months.
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NewsCo-op joins major supermarkets in under-16s energy drinks ban
The Co-operative Group and Tesco have joined all the major supermarkets and German discounters in announcing a ban on the sale of energy drinks to under-16s from early March.
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NewsMFG to switch to Esso brand at 80 forecourt sites
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is set to add the Esso brand to its forecourt network after signing a supply deal with Greenergy.
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NewsRural shop owners invested £315m last year
Rural shop owners invested more than £315m in their businesses last year to cater for the evolving needs of their customers, according to the ACS 2018 Rural Shop Report.
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NewsShoplifting incidents rise 10%, official figures reveal
The number of shoplifting crimes recorded by police in England and Wales rose sharply over the past year.
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NewsIllicit tobacco sales 'more profitable' than drug smuggling
Selling illicit tobacco is now more profitable than drug smuggling and carries less risks, police say.
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NewsFree water refill points to be rolled out across England
Industry body Water UK has announced a free water refill scheme that could cut disposable plastic bottle use by millions every year.
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NewsHealthier food to go options would drive market, says IGD
Nearly one in three (31%) consumers would eat out more if healthier options were more readily available, according to new IGD research.
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NewsStore loses alcohol licence following repeated breaches
A convenience store in the London borough of Croydon has been banned from selling alcohol after it was caught repeatedly breaching the terms of its licence.
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NewsLow-alcohol labels 'misleading and unfair', say drinks brands
Low and zero-alcohol drink manufacturers are rallying support for their campaign to improve labelling.
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NewsCo-operative Group invests £50m in long-term price cuts
The Co-operative Group has cut the price of hundreds of products in a £50m long-term investment.