All News articles – Page 216
-
NewsIndependent retailer Jempson's celebrates 80th anniversary
East Sussex-based Independent retailer Jempson’s is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year with a number of initiatives, including promotions, store refurbishments and special edition beer.
-
NewsNisa announces raft of management changes
Nisa has announced a number of management changes under new chief executive Nick Read.
-
NewsPoundland's revenue exceeds £1bn for the first time
Poundland’s revenue exceeded £1bn for the first time in the 12 months ending 29 March 2015.
-
NewsLeading retailers up for grabs in first Retail Auction
Bidding is underway at the first ever Retail Auction with 12 of the UK’s leading convenience retailers up for grabs.
-
NewsNew survey highlights social media opportunity for stores
A new survey has highlighted the growing opportunity that retailers and brands have to engage with shoppers on social media.
-
NewsShell announces sale of 185 service stations to independents
Shell UK has accepted offers for the sale of 185 company-owned service stations to independent dealers.
-
NewsSpar Scotland's Kilamanjaro trek raises £56,000 for charities
A team from Spar Scotland has raised more than £50,000 for local charities after a seven-day trek to conquer Mount Kilamanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.
-
NewsCo-op announces 3.2% sales rise in its c-store estate
The Co-operative Group has announced a 3.2% increase in like-for-like sales in its convenience estate for the year ending 3 January 2015.
-
NewsFamily-run store launches online shopping and delivery service
Family-run independent store Dike & Son in Stalbridge, Dorset, has hit new customer service heights with the launch a complete online weekly shopping and delivery service.
-
NewsRetailer to accept crypto currency payment service
Shoppers at independent retailer Manny Patel’s store in Long Ditton, Surrey, will soon be able to buy goods using ‘crypto currency’ Bitcoin.
-
NewsMcColl's takes over five Nisa stores in Exeter
McColl’s Retail Group has continued its expansion in the convenience sector with the acquisition of five c-stores in the Exeter area.
-
NewsC-store retailers thrive on rush for Easter eggs
Retailers enjoyed a busy Easter weekend as last minute purchases left their shelves bare.
-
NewsLabour tops Convenience Store General Election poll
Labour has come top of an online C-Store poll on voting intentions in the General Election on 7 May.
-
NewsAldi is now the UK's sixth largest supermarket
Aldi has overtaken Waitrose to become the UK’s sixth largest supermarket group, according to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
-
NewsTobacco display ban is now in force across the UK
Small stores across the UK are endeavouring to comply with the tobacco display ban which came into force yesterday (6 April).
-
NewsSpar retailer hails symbol group's response to ATM theft
A Spar retailer has praised the “incredible” response from his symbol group after thieves ram-raided his store and stole his ATM.
-
NewsBooker announces positive fourth quarter results
Booker has rounded off a positive year with a fourth solid trading quarter.
-
NewsRetailers unite in Paris for plain packaging demonstration
Retailers from across the UK, Ireland and France have taken the fight against plain packaging to Paris as part of a mass demonstration by the French Confederation of Tobacconists.
-
NewsLabour to ban zero hour contracts after 12 weeks
Labour has announced plans to ban zero hours contracts for employees on regular hours after just 12 weeks in a job.
-
NewsScotmid in merger talks with Seaton Valley Co-operative
The boards of Scotmid Co-operative and Seaton Valley Co-operative are in discussions over merging the two Societies later this year.