All News articles – Page 172
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NewsJTI reveals new e-cig display solution
JTI has revealed a new combined tobacco and electronic cigarette (e-cig) gantry to help retailers make more of the growing vaping category.
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NewsNew M&S service delivers from store to door in one hour
Shoppers can now order a wide range of groceries from their local Marks and Spencer (M&S) store and have them delivered within one hour.
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NewsWage hikes place jobs and retailers under pressure
The number of jobs provided by the convenience store sector has fallen for the first time since 2012 as growing wage costs start to bite.
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NewsChildren’s packed lunches don't meet nutritional standards
Despite a number of high profile awareness campaigns, children’s packed lunches still don’t meet nutritional standards, according to a new study.
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NewsACS calls for House of Lords to retain Licensing Act objectives
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has today submitted evidence to the House of Lords Licensing Act Committee, urging it to preserve the current Licensing Act objectives.
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NewsTesco rolls out ‘Scan as you Shop’ to more UK stores
Tesco has extended its ‘Scan as you Shop’ service to a further 20 stores across the UK as it seeks to speed up service.
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NewsRetailers welcome improving local policing standards
Retailers are painting an improving picture of local policing, which has been echoed by a high-profile new report on standards.
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NewsNisa seeking new chairman after Chris Baker steps down
Nisa Retail chairman Christopher Baker is to step down after the company’s AGM on 29 September
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NewsP&H delivers fall in pre-tax profits amid depots investment
Palmer & Harvey (P&H) has announced a slide in revenues and profits for the year to 2 April 2016.
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NewsContactless payment overtakes cheques for first time
Use of contactless payment has overtaken cheques in the UK for the first time, according to new research from Mintel.
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NewsFraudulent retailer 'king pin' sentenced for crimes
A Glasgow convenience store owner, exposed as the “king-pin” in an illicit alcohol supply ring, has been sentenced for his crimes at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
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NewsMcColl’s announces Q3 like-for-like sales fall
McColl’s Retail Group has announced that sales declined 1.8% year-on-year in its third quarter trading statement for the 13-week period to August 28.
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NewsE-cigarette impact on heart health to be scrutinised
The British Heart Foundation is funding a new study comparing the effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and tobacco cigarettes on smokers’ heart health.
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NewsSainsbury’s trials ‘Slow Shopping’ concept
Sainsbury’s has become the first major retailer to trial a ‘Slow Shopping’ concept to aid elderly, disabled and vulnerable customers in carrying out their shopping.
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NewsJTI urges retailers to be prepared for legislation changes
JTI is urging retailers to start preparing for upcoming tobacco legislation changes.
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NewsDiageo reprimanded for "irresponsible" TV ad
Diageo has been reprimanded for an “irresponsible” TV advertising campaign for Captain Morgan rum and banned from showing it again in its current form.
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NewsConsumer confidence improves following post-Brexit slump
Consumer confidence improved in August following a post-Brexit slump the previous month, according to new figures.
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NewsScotmid aims to raise £300,000 for Childline
Scotmid Co-operative has launched a partnership with Childline with the aim of raising £300,000 for the service that provides free and confidential support for children and young people who need help.
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NewsThe Co-operative trials charity food donations
The Co-operative Group has today (30 August) announced it will trial a charity food donation scheme, as part of its pledge of ensuring all food that is fit to eat is given to local causes.
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NewsNew PayPoint pledge met with scepticism
PayPoint’s pledge to improve its working relationship with retailers has been met with scepticism by some in the convenience community.