All News articles – Page 141
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NewsNew Nisa store owner becomes father of triplets
An entrepreneur with a background in takeaway food businesses has opened a Nisa Local in Woodthorpe, on the outskirts of Nottingham, and become a father to triplets into the bargain.
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NewsBlakemore to match-fund Spar retailers' investments
Blakemore Trade Partners (BTP) has announced a new match-funding scheme for Spar stores in the company’s catchment area of central England and Wales.
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NewsBumper EuroMillions draws set to boost retail sales
National Lottery retailers are expected to see a surge in sales and footfall, with two EuroMillions draws taking place over the next month.
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NewsFoodservice drives sales growth for wholesalers
Sales at UK grocery wholesalers grew 0.3% to almost £30bn in 2016, driven by increases in the foodservice market.
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NewsPolice force failing to record thousands of crimes
One of Britain’s largest police forces is failing to record thousands of alleged offences, including those affecting covenience store retailers.
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NewsNisa lorry named after shopper's late father
A Norfolk shopper has paid tribute to her late father by naming a Nisa lorry after him as part of the group’s 40th birthday celebrations.
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NewsShell expands UK retail partnership with Budgens
Shell UK has announced the expansion of its partnership with Booker-owned Budgens by opening new stores at Shell sites across the country.
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News20,000 jobs disappear from c-store sector
The number of jobs in the UK convenience store sector has fallen for the second consecutive year as business costs such as the National Living Wage continue to make an ongoing impact on business operations.
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NewsScottish government announces bottle deposit return scheme
The Scottish government’s decision to roll out a bottle deposit return scheme will adversely impact small stores, retail associations have warned.
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NewsMRH acquires South West Spar group Chartman Retail
Forecourt operator MRH has acquired independent Spar group Chartman Retail, which owns 11 sites in the South West.
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NewsHubBox announces click and collect partnership with Payzone
Click and collect technology firm, HubBox, has partnered with payment provider Payzone to expand its network of collection points.
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NewsNew proposals aim to reduce roadworks disruption
The government has announced proposals aimed at significantly reducing disruption caused by roadworks.
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NewsMichael O'Loughlin joins Motor Fuel Group
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has announced former Applegreen UK managing director Michael O’Loughlin as its new md for acquisitions and business development.
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NewsJW Filshill increases operating profit on the back of flat sales
Glasgow KeyStore wholesaler JW Filshill has reported an increased operating profit of £1.1m despite a 0.5% fall in revenue.
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NewsRetailers urged to get behind organic food campaign
The Organic Trade Board (OTG) has urged UK retailers to take advantage of a ”tipping point” for organic produce
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NewsBusinesses returning "wrong £1 coins" to HM Treasury
The Treasury has urged businesses to be vigilant when it comes to handling £1 coins because millions of the wrong ones have been returned
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NewsContactless payments in c-stores soar by 101% in value
Spending via contactless transactions soared by 101% in the last 12 months, reports Barclaycard
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NewsMotor Fuel Group announces electric vehicle charge points
Motor Fuel Group has announced a new partnership with ChargePoint Services to bring electric vehicle charging to UK forecourts.
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NewsSpar International pioneers Belarus expansion
Spar International has formed a partnership that will make the symbol group the first international retailer to open in the Republic of Belarus, in the former Soviet Union.
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NewsMcColl's hails "step change" from acquired Co-op stores
McColl’s Retail Group has trumpeted a “step change” in sales growth, driven by the integration of 298 new convenience stores it acquired from the Co-op Group