All News articles – Page 140
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NewsCo-op Group cautious despite robust sales growth
The Co-operative Group has posted robust first half sales growth, but is bracing itself for “fiercer” competition in the convenience sector as food inflation continues to hit customer spending power.
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NewsGlobal call to standardise food date labels by 2020
A network of 400 of the world’s largest manufacturers and retailers have issued a call to action to standardise food date labels globally by 2020 in a bid to slash food waste.
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NewsCostcutter launches new ‘Meal for Tonight’ campaign
Costcutter has launched a ’Meal for Tonight’ campaign, to help retailers increase basket-spend.
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NewsACS raises concerns over tobacco 'track and trace' plans
The Association of Convenience Stores has raised concerns about the impact on retailers of proposals to track the progress of legitimate tobacco products through the supply chain.
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NewsMore shoppers turning to own brand amid rising prices
The rising cost of household groceries has seen an increasing number of consumers purchasing supermarket own-label products rather than branded equivalents, according to Nielsen.
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NewsRetailers get set to attract student spend
Retailers in university cities are looking to attract new students during Freshers’ Week with a combination of availability, fresh food, home products and cutting-edge technology.
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NewsMPs relaunch inquiry into reducing bottle waste
Parliament has turned its attentions once again to reducing waste created by disposable coffee cups and plastic bottles, which the Association of Convenience Stores has warned could result in a deposit return scheme.
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NewsCouncils under pressure to distribute business rate relief
The government is set to expose local authorities that have not distributed business rate relief funds to small businesses.
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NewsCo-op Group opens new store in Wales
The Co-operative Group has opened a food store in Cwmbach, representing a £500,000 investment.
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News80% of parents look for low sugar products, survey reveals
A new survey has revealed that 80% of parents regularly look for low or no-sugar products for their families, yet 30% are unable to find these products in store.
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NewsMorrisons on track to become a £1bn wholesaler
Morrisons expects to achieve wholesale sales of more than £1bn within a couple of years, according to its latest trading statement.
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NewsBank of England issues new £10 polymer note
The Bank of England today issued the new £10 note, joining the £5 note in the first series of polymer banknotes.
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NewsMotor Fuel Group set to add 17 new sites to estate
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is set to add 17 sites to its fast-expanding network of forecourts.
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NewsAnnual cider sales top £1bn for the first time since 2014
Cider sales have climbed to more than £1bn this year, the first time the sector has hit the milestone figure since 2014, according to Nielsen.
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NewsCostcutter launches biggest ever Freshers Week campaign
Costcutter is launching its largest ever Freshers Week campaign across its 16 university stores.
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NewsNisa and Spar own label upgrades focus on provenance
Nisa and Spar have both announced they are launching new own brand ’meal for tonight’ ranges in a bid to tap into the growing consumer trend towards quality ingredients and provenance.
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NewsSouthern Co-op store employs staff via charity link up
A Southern Co-operative store has linked with charity Shaw Trust to help people back into work.
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NewsScotmid wins Fair Tax Mark for second successive year
Scotmid Co-operative, which operates more than 350 stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, has won the Fair Tax Mark for the second consecutive year.
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NewsOne Stop launches "behavioural clustering" programme
One Stop Stores has further evolved its localisation credentials with the adoption of “behavioural clustering”.
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NewsCo-op sponsors schools awards to raise food awareness
The Co-operative Group has launched a new sponsorship that will help students learn about global issues, including where their food comes from.