All News articles – Page 220
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NewsGreggs cooks up a strong set of full year results
A keen focus on meal deals, healthy food to go options and service has helped Greggs achieve an “exceptional” set of full year results.
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NewsAG Parfett & Sons announces pre-tax profits of £3.6m
Parfetts, the employee-owned wholesaler, has announced pre-tax profit of £3.6m for the financial year ending 30 June 2014.
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NewsNisa recruits "over 270" ex Costcutter retailers since 2012
Nisa claims it has now recruited over 270 former Costcutter retailers since March 2012, worth over £100m.
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NewsMcColl’s continues growth in convenience store estate
McColl’s Retail Group has unveiled a solid set of full year sales including 60 new convenience store openings.
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NewsJames Brundle reveals a new look for Spar Walthamstow
Spar retailer James Brundle has unveiled his new-look store in Walthamstow following an early spring makeover.
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NewsPeople 1st Apprenticeship Awards retail winners announced
People 1st Apprenticeship Awards has announced this year’s two retail industry winners.
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NewsSimon Smith Group unveils unique new Spar forecourt
Independent retailer Susie Hawkins has opened her first Spar forecourt store in the village of Highworth near Swindon.
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NewsMinisters dismiss MPs' advice on town centre first planning
The government has dismissed a recommendation by MPs to monitor the extent to which local authorities are protecting town centres under the National Planning Policy Framework.
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NewsNew guidance on 'Reducing the Strength' initiatives published
New guidance has been published for retailers on local schemes aimed at voluntarily removing high strength alcohol products from sale.
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NewsOne Stop joins Association of Convenience Stores
Tesco-owned One Stop has pledged to play a full part in ACS activities
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NewsTobacco and e-cig proxy purchases to be outlawed
Plans to make it illegal for adults to proxy purchase tobacco, cigarette papers and nicotine containing products for under 18s are progressing through parliament.
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NewsCalls to ban children from buying energy drinks
Selling energy drinks to those under the age of 16 should be banned, according to the charity Action on Sugar.
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NewsLondis offers chance to win a £50k investment
Londis is hoping to rev up recruitment with an exclusive competition giving retailers the chance to win £50,000 to invest in their store.
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NewsSmall businesses to benefit from cold caller crack down
Cold callers could now be fined up to £500,000, thanks to new Government action to crack down on outbound call operators.
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NewsPet food: It's reigning cats and dogs
Pampered pets should mean right royal sales for retailers, but the key to unlocking these regal profits is boosting awareness of the category.
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NewsGeneration Gain: Young people
Youth may be wasted on the young, but secure their loyalty and you’ve got loyal customers for years to come.
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NewsYorkshire delicatessen wins Best Small Shops competition
A family-run delicatessen in the market town of Helmsley, Yorkshire, has been named Britain’s Best Small Shop in a competition organised by MPs.
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NewsRead all about it
The news and magazines sector has taken a beating over the years, yet retailers are finding ways to make the category for for them.
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NewsJonathan James to take on 36 Bargain Booze stores
Budgens retailer and former ACS chairman Jonathan James is to take over 36 of the 37 former GT News stores recently acquired by Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail on a franchisee basis