All News articles – Page 224
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NewsTesco names 43 store closures across UK
Tesco has named the 43 stores it will close as part of its plans to reinvigorate the business.
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NewsTemporary homes
Whether it’s a new home in an emergency, or a place to keep you going during building work, cabins and containers are being transformed by retailers determined to keep retailing, whatever the adversity.
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NewsGovernment tightens rules on pub conversions to c-stores
Retailers hoping to convert pubs listed as assets of community value (ACVs) into c-stores will soon have to submit a planning application.
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NewsBudgens retailers welcome rebate U-Turn and new strategy
Budgens store owners have expressed their relief and renewed confidence in the brand after Musgrave GB performed a U-turn on plans to scrap its retailer rebate scheme.
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NewsBlakemore Wholesale looks to expand Lifestyle Express estate
Blakemore Wholesale is looking to expand its Lifestyle Express estate by launching in-depot Retail Club areas to promote the brand and its offering.
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NewsStores smarting from plain packaging blow
News of the government’s intention to proceed with plain packaging has been met with grim resignation by the independent retail trade.
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NewsRetailers advised to pucker up for plump Valentine's sales
Retailers are being urged to embrace Valentine’s Day after research revealed that almost 20% of shoppers plan to cook at home.
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NewsBudgens wins top award for Discover the Taste sirloin steak
Budgens has won a top award for its Discover the Taste sirloin steak.
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NewsStores urged to prepare adult smokers for display ban
With just over two months to go before the tobacco display ban is implemented in small stores, retailers are advised to start explaining the change to adult smokers.
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NewsAlcohol retailers instructed not to sell high strength lagers
Alcohol retailers have been instructed not to sell 500ml cans of Kestrel Super, Skol Super and Carlsberg Special Brew after the products were found to encourage excessive consumption by the Independent Complaints Panel.
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NewsJTI blames tobacco tax and regulations for factory closure
JTI is moving ahead with plans to close its manufacturing facility in Lisnafillan Northern Ireland.
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NewsTwo more stores lose their gantries over illicit tobacco sales
JTI has pulled two more gantries from stores convicted of selling illicit tobacco and alcohol.
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NewsPremier retailer Jai Singh to switch to Go Local Extra
Sheffield retailer Jai Singh is switching from Premier to Parfetts’ Go Local Extra format.
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NewsGovernment gives green light to plain packaging
The government plans to introduce plain packaging legislation ahead of the general election in May, public health minister Jane Ellison has revealed.
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NewsHIM International launches first global convenience study
Convenience shopping is a global trend that is present and growing in countries across the world, according to HIM International’s first study of global shopper preferences.
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NewsRetail shop theft increases by 5% across England and Wales
Retail shop theft has increased by 5% across England and Wales, according to new data released by the government.
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NewsSupermarket sales volumes up for first time since July 2013
Sales volumes at the UK’s leading supermarkets have increased year-on-year for the first time since mid-July 2013, according to new data from Nielsen.
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NewsNewsagents and sub postmaster groups in "positive" merger talks
The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) and the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) have held “positive” talks about forming an alliance.
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NewsReady for the year ahead
2015 will be a year of change for the convenience sector. We speak to four Champions about how they plan to rise to the challenges.