All News articles – Page 371
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Scottish Grocers’ Federation gains 550 members
A new membership drive by the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has led to a swell in numbers.
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Oddbins stores on the market
Fifty-five stores from troubled off-licence chain Oddbins have been put up for sale.
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High fuel prices drive shoppers local
The high cost of fuel could drive more people to convenience stores, according to new research.
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Spar stores up for sale
Thirty-two Spar stores from the newly-merged AF Blakemore and Capper & Co have been put up for sale.
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Online buying group adds to membership
The company behind the UK's only fully functioning online buying group, independentbuyer.net, has extended its reach with the acquisition of Scottish buying group Newspower. Patrick Walkington, managing director of Gainsmore, which...
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Job cuts predicted after rise in NMW
The government’s decision to raise the minimum wage will cost jobs, retailers have warned.
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Costcutter retailers go back to school
The Costcutter group has launched a pilot of its Diploma in C-store Retailing. The diploma is currently being trialled with company-owned stores before being rolled out to the entire group later this year.
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Plastic bag ban could go Euro-wide
Retailers in England and Scotland may be forced to charge for their single-use plastic bags following an impending EU assessment. EU environment commissioner Janez Potocnik said that he intended to launch an impact assessment of a...
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NewsPO Local concept comes under fire
The Post Office Local scheme has been criticised by watchdog Consumer Focus for not meeting the public's needs. In its report 'Local but Limited', it argued that while the model does offer benefits, changes needed to be made to ensure...
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Record profits for Midcounties Co-op
The Midcounties Co-operative has announced a 35% increase in trading profit for the past year. It recorded a trading profit of £26m, a record for the group and up from the previous year's figure of £19.3m. The group's food offering saw a...
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Warning over counterfeit wine supplies
Retailers are advised to stick to their official distribution channels, following reports that large quantities of counterfeit Jacob's Creek wine are being distributed across the south of England. A number of independent retailers in...
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London van drivers get LEZ discounts
London retailers will be entitled to discounts on new vans to help them prepare for next year's changes to the capital's Low Emission Zone. A range of manufacturers have pledged offers to help van owners buy new, cleaner vehicles in order...
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Nisa signs up to staff training programme
Nisa has become the first symbol group to launch staff training scheme RetailPlus throughout its entire organisation. The training scheme covers areas such as age-related sales, food safety, security and loss prevention, consumer law and...
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Government announces amendments to Postal Services Bill
The government has outlined safeguards which it hopes will help protect the long-term futures of the Royal Mail and Post Office network.
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Morrisons’ M Local gets cool reception
Morrisons' first foray into convenience has been met with criticism from local businesses.
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Have your say on Sunday trading
Retailers are being given the chance to express their support for the current Sunday trading regime through the government's 'Red Tape Challenge'.
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Tobacco retailers demand answers
Retailers across Scotland and Wales are still paddling against a tide of confusion surrounding plans for a tobacco display ban.
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NewsStores say "I do" to a spring sales boost
Stores across the country are gearing up for a sales bonanza during the 11-day window of opportunity between April 22 and May 3.
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Trading Standards to rat out criminals
Cash-strapped Trading Standards Authorities could soon be armed with new weapons to weed out hidden caches of illicit tobacco in stores and other premises specially trained sniffer rats.
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Today’s steps into gaps left by off licences
The Today's Group's strategy to fill the void left by the demise of Oddbins and Threshers is paying dividends, managing director Bill Laird told C-Store.