All News articles – Page 196
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NewsCarrier bag usage drops nearly 80% in Tesco
Tesco has reported a 78% drop in single-bag usage since the introduction of the 5p charge in October.
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NewsOnly 18 product launches judged a success since 2013
Out of 8,650 product launches across Western Europe this year, just 18 have been judged a success.
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NewsBooker exec joins Conviviality wholesaler Matthew Clark
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality has appointed former Booker executive Mark Aylwin as managing director of its on-trade wholesaler Matthew Clark.
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NewsSussex Police and Southern Co-op launch business wardens
Sussex Police have joined forces with the Southern Co-operative to target crime against local businesses in Littlehampton and Eastbourne.
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NewsTruck driver shortage could lead to empty shelves
Vital Christmas deliveries to stores could be compromised over the festive season due to a “chronic lack” of truck drivers.
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NewsMcColl’s announces sales growth but like-for-likes down
McColl’s Retail Group has revealed a 2.7% growth in sales for the final quarter, with the decline in like-for-like sales less than in the previous quarter.
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NewsOne Stop reports growing sales but reduced profits
One Stop has declared significantly reduced annual profits for the financial year in the wake of the Tesco accounting scandal and set-up costs for the franchising scheme.
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NewsConvenience stores prepare for Prosecco price wars
Retailers have pressed go on festive fizz price wars, with many using Black Friday and Cyber Monday as their promotional launch pads.
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NewsA.F. Blakemore reports rise in sales and profits
A.F. Blakemore has revealed an 18.5% profits increase and 7% sales rise for the 2014/15 financial year.
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NewsRelief for retailers as Police budgets maintained
Retailers have breathed a sigh of relief that policing budgets will not be cut any deeper, with many store owners claiming that they are already suffering from poor police response times and damaging levels of shoplifting.
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NewsNisa governance changes fail to win enough support
A bid by the Nisa management team to change the organisation’s articles of association failed to attract sufficient support at the group’s AGM last month.
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NewsCamelot confirms decision to disconnect freephone number
National Lottery operator Camelot has announced its decision to disconnect its Freephone helpline number from December 7.
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NewsMPs call for sugar tax and promotional bans
The government is under more pressure than ever before to introduce tobacco-style regulations on sugary food and drinks following the publication of a hard-hitting report by MPs.
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NewsNew independent Budgens store opens in Horsham
A father and son team in Horsham, West Sussex, have reopened their store as a Budgens with an in-store Post Office.
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NewsSGF launches pilot food bank donation project
The Scottish Grocer’s Federation (SGF) has launched a pilot project to support the work of local food banks.
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NewsMPs to debate new tax on sugary drinks next week
MPs will debate the creation of a tax on sugar-added soft drinks in Parliament next week.
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NewsRetailers will play a ‘vital role’ leading up to Christmas
Retailers will play a vital role this December with shoppers expected to still be buying food and drink for Christmas right up until the last minute, according to a HIM study.
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NewsHundreds of special offers at Bestway and Batleys
Bestway and Batleys depots are offering big Christmas deals across beers, wines and spirits.
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NewsStores receive festive warning about age-restricted goods
Retailers are being warned to step up their efforts to prevent underage sales this festive season, and beware of more unusual age-restricted products which could see them fall foul of the law.
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NewsValue of social media recommendations revealed
Retailers can gain an extra £125 of revenue every time a customer recommends their store on social media, according to an independent study for American Express.