All News articles – Page 201
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NewsTesco boss apologises for "bad choices"
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis has apologised to the grocery industry for the company’s previous pursuit of unsustainable profit targets, which resulted in the company getting “bent out of shape”.
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NewsProfits slump at Tesco but turnaround "on track"
Profits at Tesco have more than halved in the 26 weeks to 29 August as it seeks to turn the business around by investing in customer service and price cuts.
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NewsSpar food service offer gains momentum
Spar’s food service offering is gaining momentum with the success of its Daily Deli brand and the rollout of a partnership with Irish coffee brand Insomnia.
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NewsNew sentencing guidelines for theft offences announced
The Assoication of Convenience Stores has welcomed the Sentencing Council’s new guidelines for shop theft which takes into account the impact on victims beyond financial loss when sanctioning offenders.
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NewsNisa chief welcomes My Local supply contract
The contract to supply the new My Local chain is “hugely important” to Nisa, according to chief executive Nick Read.
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NewsBusiness rates to be determined by local authorities
Powers to set business rates will be devolved to local authorities, Chancellor George Osborne announced today.
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NewsMany small stores to levy bag charges despite exemption
A large number of small English stores are choosing to charge 5p for single-use carrier bags, despite being legally exempt from the scheme.
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NewsACS opposes proposals for template licensing conditions
The Association of Convenience Stores has opposed proposals for template licensing conditions which it says could place blanket conditions on retailers.
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NewsScotmid maintains profits despite falling sales
Scottish co-operative society Scotmid suffered only a slight decline in profit despite a £6m drop in turnover
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NewsNational Minimum Wage increases to £6.70 per hour
The National Minimum Wage rate for adult workers today (Thursday) increased by 20p from £6.50 to £6.70 per hour.
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NewsScotmid raises £370,000 for blood cancer charity
Scotmid Co-operative’s staff and customers have together raised £370,000 for Anthony Nolan blood cancer charity.
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NewsIGD: Fresh and chilled to drive growth in wholesale
The wholesale sector is expected to grow 1.6% over the next four years on the back of fresh and chilled investment, according to IGD.
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NewsSainsbury's upbeat despite second quarter sales decline
Sainsbury’s has announced a 1.1% decline in like-for-like second quarter sales (excluding fuel) but has raised its full year profit expectations.
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NewsMorrisons to pay staff above recommended living wage
Morrisons is the first of the big four to commit to the recommended living wage.
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NewsNisa cuts costs by £3.3m while retaining "record" service levels
Nisa claims it has reduced costs by £3.3m this financial year while retaining record standards of delivery service.
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NewsAldi announces record sales and eCommerce plans
Aldi has announced record sales of £6.89bn in its last financial year, up 31% on the previous year.
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NewsJTI launches scheme to help stores clear up cigarette waste
JTI has launched a new scheme to help community retailers and other businesses keep their streets clean by collecting and recycling cigarette waste.
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NewsElectronic cigarette sales to minors is outlawed
The sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) to under 18s is now illegal.
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NewsRetail groups submit National Living Wage evidence
Retail associations have submitted evidence to the Low Pay Commission detailing how the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) in 2016 will have a “devastating impact” on the convenience sector.
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NewsAlcohol wholesaler registration scheme delayed
The launch of the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRC) application process has been delayed until January 1 2016.