All News articles – Page 237
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NewsCo-op completes deal to open 63 c-stores on pub sites
The Co-operative Group has signed off a deal to open 63 new convenience stores on existing or former Marston pub sites.
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NewsACS urges caution over rises in minimum wage
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Low Pay Commission to carefully assess the impact of the rise of the minimum wage on small retailers.
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NewsTara's News, High Wycombe
When Raaj Chandarana took over the family firm he set out to take his parents’ success to another level by putting his own stamp on the business.
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Sometimes you feel better just shouting about it
A six-line email with 15 screamers (exclamation marks) got her point across…
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Rules is rules and in this case not meant to be broken
As retailers no doubt know, the National Lottery operator must be seen as being beyond reproach…
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Never a rep in sight when you need one
The following is a message that Mick Pinder sent from his Overton Corner Shop to Imperial Tobacco…
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NewsTesco delays opening of £22m store until further notice
Tesco has delayed the opening of a 47,000sq ft supermarket in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, until further notice.
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NewsOne Stop franchise reaches half century
One Stop has passed the milestone of 50 franchised stores.
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NewsPML pilot scheme seeks to tackle illicit tobacco trade
Philip Morris Limited is attempting to stub out the illicit tobacco trade with a new educational programme for independent retailers
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NewsSurvey highlights benefits of offering in-store services
Research by HIM has revealed that PayPoint shoppers spend an average of 25% more per visit to convenience stores and visit a store 28% more often on a weekly basis.
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NewsNew breed of tobacco products could revolutionise sales
A new breed of potentially lower-risk tobacco products which heat rather than burn tobacco could set convenience sales alight from 2015.
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NewsA 'stunning' offer
Liz Cronin was offered £3 compensation after her VeriFone terminal went down…
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NewsReport finds flaws in Post Office’s Horizon system
The Post Office Horizon computer system has come under fire again after being labelled “not fit for purpose”.
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NewsCostcutter supply situation improving, say retailers
Service levels to Costcutter members have improved in recent weeks, according to retailers contacted by Convenience Store.
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NewsStore's new service is just what the doctor ordered
Independent retailer Andy Short is extending his successful Winebulance offer with a new Takeaway Doctor service.
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NewsThe pick of the bunch
C-Store gets up early to accompany Vic Grewal on his weekly trip to London’s Western International produce market for a lesson in how to get the pick of fresh produce.
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NewsLabour pledges £8 national minimum wage by 2020
Labour leader Ed Miliband has promised to increase the National Minimum Wage to £8 an hour if elected.
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NewsTesco admits overstating profit forecast by £250m
Tesco has suspended four executives after admitting overstating its six month profit guidance by an estimated £250m.
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NewsSmall business confidence reaches record high
Confidence among small businesses has reached a record high, according to a Federation of Small Business (FSB) survey.