All News articles – Page 177
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NewsFootfall declines on the back of Brexit and bad weather
UK footfall in June declined at the fastest rates since February 2014 on the back of a “political and economic storm” and bad weather conditions, according to new research.
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NewsConviviality Retail posts 1.3% drop in like-for-like store sales
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has announced a 1.3% decline in franchisee like-for-like retail sales, although revenue increased by 0.8% for the year to 1 May 2016.
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NewsSainsbury's trials one hour delivery service
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new one hour grocery delivery service in Wandsworth, London.
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NewsRetailers tap in to the Pokemon phenomenon
Retailers have been quick to capitalise on The Pokemon Go craze that is sweeping the nation.
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NewsImperial targets online illicit tobacco sellers
Imperial Tobacco has set its sights on criminals who sell illicit tobacco via social media in the latest instalment of its Suspect it? Report it! anti-illicit trade campaign.
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NewsBlakemore Retail snaps up seven My Local stores
Blakemore Retail has announced the purchase of seven My Local stores.
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NewsMcColl's Retail Group to acquire 298 stores from Co-op
McColl’s Retail Group has agreed to purchase 298 convenience stores from the Co-operative Group for £117m
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NewsPoundland bought by South African group for £597m
Discount chain Poundland has announced a £597m takeover agreement with South African retail group Steinhoff International.
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NewsMinister backs retailer over roadworks saga
A retailer affected by roadworks near her store has gained the backing of her MP - who is also a government minister - in response to C-Store’s Works Must Pay campaign.
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NewsRefit and raring to go
The convenience sector is ever-changing, so it is essential that retailers modify their stores to keep up with modern trends, and even more important that they plan their store refits to ensure their investment pays off.
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NewsACS sets out concerns over future NLW hikes
The Association of Convenience has urged the Low Pay Commission to review the sustainability of the government’s target of a rise in the National Living Wage to 60% of median earnings by 2020.
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NewsCamelot announces changes to the EuroMillions Lotto
Camelot has announced a range of changes to the EuroMillions Lottery from September which includes the introduction of an additional lucky star, as the price per line increases to £2.50.
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NewsRetailers prepare for business under Brexit
Concerns over the rising cost of European products and hopes for a new regulatory landscape are among the reactions of retailers in the wake of the vote for Brexit.
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NewsBusiness organisations urge Chancellor to cut rates
A coalition of organisations representing over 100,000 shops and other businesses has called on the government reduce business rates instead of further cutting corporation tax.
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NewsEat 17 to open third Spar store in Whitstable
Eat 17 is set to open its third Spar store in a former My Local site in Whitstable, Kent.
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NewsNisa celebrates great community retailers
Nisa has been celebrating its ‘best community’ convenience stores by donating £15,000 to local causes through its annual ‘Shop Local’ campaign.
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NewsNorwich retailer is victim of 'racist' arson attack
The local community in Norwich has come together to support a Romanian retailer whose convenience store was significantly damaged in an arson attack on Friday.
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NewsOne Stop franchise opens in former Police Station
Retailers in the Welsh village of Llanberis have completely transformed a former 1940s police station and jail into a new One Stop franchise.
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NewsBrexit: Shoppers planning to buy more British groceries
Nearly one in three shoppers plan to buy more British groceries in the wake of Brexit, although 41% are planning to reduce household spending amid concerns over the economy, according to new research from Nielsen.
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NewsJail for retailer caught selling illicit tobacco
Another retailer found guilty of selling illicit tobacco has been jailed for his crimes.