All News articles – Page 183
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NewsGRS 2016: The changing face of the symbol sector
Rationalisation is changing the shape of the convenience sector, but the underlying positive trends mean that store numbers are being maintained year on year, according to the latest data from the 2016 Grocery Retail Structure.
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NewsQueen's Speech: Sugar tax and rates devolution confirmed
The government has confirmed the introduction of a new levy on soft drinks in the Queen’s Speech today.
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NewsFewer UK shoppers switching to cheaper grocery brands
The proportion of UK consumers who have switched to cheaper grocery brands to save money has hit a record low, according to new Nielsen research.
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NewsTobacco retailers make stand against licensing plans
The Tobacco Retailers Alliance (TRA) has handed in its official response to HMRC’s consultation on a new tobacco licensing scheme.
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NewsMore than half of small firms hamstrung by red tape
More than half of small business owners (55%) say growth is being held back by the amount of time they are forced to spend on business administration.
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NewsSpar and Jet combine with two more dual-branded sites
Blakemore Retail has announced a long-term supply contract with fuel brand Jet, which will see two UK Spar forecourt sites become dual brands.
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NewsZapper app aims to change the game for payment
Mobile payment platform Zapper has kicked off a roll-out into the UK convenience sector with a trial in Nisa stores.
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NewsCouncils issue stark warning about illicit tobacco trade
Councils have issued a stark warning about the high levels of illicit tobacco being sold in shops and streets across England and Wales.
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NewsNew e-cig nicotine rules "unlikely to slow sales"
New European Tobacco Products Directive (EUTPD) rules on electronic cigarette (e-cig) nicotine strength are unlikely to have much of a negative impact on sales, it is being claimed.
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NewsBrexit would "force c-stores to raise prices"
A vote for Brexit would force c-store retailers to raise their prices while making no difference to regulatory issues, according to former shadow business minister Chuka Umunna MP and former Business Secretary Vince Cable.
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NewsBan on unhealthy food and drink ads for kids considered
An outright ban on advertising foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) to children is being mooted as a way to combat childhood obesity.
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NewsMusgrave Group returns to profit after sale of GB business
The Musgrave Group has made an immediate return to profit on the back of the sale of its GB business, comprising Budgens and Londis, to Booker in September 2015.
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NewsRetailers increasingly optimistic despite cutting staff hours
Independent c-store retailers are increasingly optimistic about future sales despite cutting staff hours, according to new research.
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NewsC-stores not yet reaching key young and old shoppers
Two key demographic groups, representing a third of all shoppers, are not spending as heavily in the convenience store sector as other age groups, according to data from the 2016 Convenience Tracking Programme (CTP) from HIM Research and Consulting.
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NewsSouthern Co-operative bags £172,000 for good causes
The Southern Co-operative has launched regional partnerships with charities Scope and the Wildlife Trusts, raising £40,000 for each using funds accumulated from the 5p plastic bag levy.
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NewsPolice and Crime Commissioners commit to tackling retail crime
Almost all Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) elected on May 5 have given their commitment to a series of measures by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) to tackle local retail crime.
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NewsSmall store owners reject tobacco licensing scheme
Nearly nine in 10 small store owners do not think a tobacco licensing scheme will reduce the size of the black market, according to a Tobacco Retailers’ Alliance (TRA) survey.
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NewsNisa App improves helpdesk efficiencies
Nisa has revealed that its new delivery App has resulted in a 20% reduction in distribution-related calls to its help desk just seven weeks after launch.
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NewsFamily Shopper trials customer loyalty scheme
Family Shopper is trialling a loyalty card scheme, which provides retailers with detailed information on shopper purchasing habits and enables them to market directly to customers’ phones.
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NewsGreggs posts 3.7% rise in like-for-like sales for year to date
Greggs has announced a 3.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the first four months of 2016.