All News articles – Page 149
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NewsSGF launches Planning Gateway for members
The Scottish Grocers Federation has introduced an online function to enable its retail members to easily access information on planning applications and local development plans.
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NewsUK like-for-like food sales increase 3.2% in May
UK food sales increased 3.2% on a like-for-like basis in the three months to June, against a backdrop of declining retail sales.
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NewsConvenience channel forecast to grow 18% by 2022
The convenience channel is forecast to grow almost 18% between now and 2022 to £47.1bn, according to IGD’s latest research.
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NewsBrexit pushes up the price of wine to new high
Brexit has pushed up the price of wine to an all-time high, with the average bottle sold in the UK surpassing the £5.50 mark for the first time.
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NewsGeneral Election hustings focuses on small business policy
Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat politicians sought to convince independent retailers of their parties’ small business credentials at a hustings in London on Friday.
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NewsCamelot reinstates Freephone number for retailer hotline
Camelot is reinstating a Freephone number for its retailer hotline as part of a new package of support for independent retailers.
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NewsNisa cuts costs with new double-deck trailers
Nisa Retail has managed to slash costs and emissions associated with transporting food and drink by taking on a new fleet of double-deck trailers and loading systems.
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NewsPhilip Morris to exchange tobacco stock at roadshows
Convenience stores stuck with Philip Morris tobacco packs they can no longer legally sell will be able to swap them for compliant products at cash and carries across the UK
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NewsConvenience sales growth outperforming large stores
Convenience stores are outperforming larger supermarkets in terms of sales growth, according to two new pieces of market analysis
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NewsScottish MSPs admit DRS scheme is bad for small stores
Scottish MSPs have acknowledged convenience stores do not have the space for a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)
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NewsFocus on missions to combat internet retailers, says report
Mission-focused fixtures, convenient meal options and the removal of checkouts are some of the ideas retailers should consider if their physical stores are to remain relevant for shoppers
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NewsBlakemore's commits to apprenticeship scheme
AF Blakemore aims to recruit 40 “rising stars” a year and put them through its Logistics Apprenticeship Programme
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NewsMore former postmasters join “justice” legal fight
More than 300 current and former subpostmasters have joined the joint legal action against Post Office Ltd since March, taking the total number of applicants to more than 1,300
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NewsCMA formally opens Tesco-Booker merger investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally opened its investigation into the proposed Tesco-Booker merger
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News'Stimulating the economy' tops election demands
Convenience store retailers are more likely to want the next government to focus on stimulating the economy ahead of controlling business costs, an exclusive General Election survey for C-Store has revealed.
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NewsPayPoint says 450 retailers have left the network
More than 4,200 sites have installed next-generation PayPoint One terminals, while 450 retailers have decided to give up their old T2 boxes
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NewsCharles Wilson appointed vice president of GroceryAid
Booker chief executive Charles Wilson has been appointed vice president of industry charity GroceryAid.
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NewsTesco removes 5p plastic bags in three-store trial
Tesco has removed single use carrier bags from three stores as part of a 10-week trial.
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NewsConviviality Retail announces like-for-like sales rise
Conviviality Retail has announced a 0.5% increase in like-for-like sales in the six months to 30 April 2017.
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NewsSGF issues PayPoint advice to retailers
The Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) has urged members who operate PayPoint to go through a checklist to ensure they are getting the right deal.