All News articles – Page 203
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NewsConcern over Parliamentary debate on soft drinks tax
Retailers have joined the soft drinks industry in slamming the news that an additional 7p tax on sugar-added soft drinks is to be debated in Parliament.
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NewsNisa to supply My Local in £1bn five-year deal
Nisa has announced it will supply My Local, the new c-store group acquired from Morrisons, in a five-year deal worth up to £1bn.
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NewsNisa retailer and DHL fined over delivery driver death
A convenience store retailer from Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, and delivery firm DHL, have been fined £140,000 following the death of a delivery driver.
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NewsMorrisons to close 11 supermarkets as profits fall
Morrisons is set to close 11 supermarkets after announcing a 35% decline in first half profits to £117m.
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NewsIndustry veteran behind deal to acquire Morrisons' M Local chain
Industry veteran Mike Greene is behind a deal to acquire Morrisons’ convenience store chain M Local.
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NewsLiving wage "shockwaves" run through labour market
The introduction of a National Living Wage (NLW) next year is “sending shockwaves” through the UK labour market, with many employers scaling back plans to take on new staff, a survey by workforce experts Manpower Group suggests.
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NewsP&H announces double digit annual profit increase
Palmer & Harvey has announced an 11% increase in gross profit to £215m for the year ending 4 April 2015.
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NewsACS report highlights community value of local shops
The vital contribution that convenience stores make to their communities and local economies has been reinforced by the 2015 Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) Local Shop Report.
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NewsLondis kicks off Rugby World Cup campaign
Londis has launched a promotional campaign ahead of the Rugby World Cup which kicks off later this month.
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NewsBestway launches world foods range across depots
Bestway is helping retailers capitalise on the appetite among consumers for authentic, exotic food with the launch of world food departments across 12 depots in its estate.
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NewsMcColl's premium estate in growth despite sales drop
McColl’s Retail Group has reported a 2.3% drop in like-for-like sales during the 13-week period to 30 August 2015.
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NewsFood sales fuel growth at the Co-operative Group
Food sales are fuelling overall growth at the Co-operative Group as it makes headway on its three-year “rebuild” plan.
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NewsConservative MP upbeat about defeating Sunday trading plans
Plans to change Sunday trading rules will not become law if politicians and the public voice their opposition to the proposals, a Conservative MP has told C-Store.
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NewsOne Stop opens first Scottish franchise store
The first ever fully refitted One Stop Franchise in Scotland has opened its doors following an instant launch conversion.
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NewsScotland's minimum pricing plans "anti competitive"
Scotland’s plan for minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol has suffered a potential setback after the European Court’s top lawyer said it would distort competition between producers in Member States.
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NewsJTI Advance celebrates successful first year
JTI’s online tool JTI Advance is just a few clicks away from reaching its 14,000 registered user milestone - just under one year after launch.
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NewsCostcutter store racks up £1m extra sales after premium refit
Costcutter Farnworth - the first store to adopt Costcutter’s new premium-style guidelines has recorded a £1m sales boost.
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NewsBooker's acquisition of Musgrave GB approved
The Competition and Markets Authority has approved the sale of Musgrave GB to Booker, with completion of the acquisition expected on or before 14 September.
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NewsBestway develops chilled offer with own label sandwich range
Bestway has launched of a new range of sandwiches under the Best-in own label brand as it continues to focus on chilled and fresh development.
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NewsSpar aims to drive own brand with TV ads and new products
Spar is promoting eight headline products in a series of TV ads and sponsorship this autumn - alongside new launches - as it seeks to capitalise on recent growth in own brand sales.