All News articles – Page 38
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NewsGovernment stance on retail crime disappoints sector
The government’s response to a call for evidence on violence towards shopworkers has left the retail industry disappointed.
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NewsNisa retailers raise £280,000 for charity
Nisa retailers have supported good causes with almost £280,000 since the start of the UK pandemic.
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NewsPret a Manger ‘missing a trick’ with restructure
Food to go chain Pret a Manger has been accused of missing out on an opportunity by not working with the convenience channel as it announces site closures.
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NewsGroceryAid launches School Essentials Grant scheme
GroceryAid has launched the School Essentials Grant to reduce the financial impact on parents working in the industry when children go back to school in September.
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NewsCMA issues price-gouging warning to retailers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concern over price-gouging during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsSpar Marie Curie fundraising hits £1.5m milestone
Charity Marie Curie has announced that fundraising for families living with terminal illness by Spar UK has reached £1.5 million in the past three years.
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NewsScottish face coverings decision slammed by SGF
The Scottish government’s announcement that face coverings in shops are to become mandatory has been criticised by the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF).
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NewsJW Filshill launches KeyStore business website to drive membership
Wholesaler JW Filshill has unveiled a new business website for its KeyStore symbol group, designed to give prospective retailers a central hub to access information about the fascia and how to join the group.
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NewsScottish Protection of Workers Bill gains government support
The Scottish Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee has offered its unanimous support for the general principles of the ‘Protection of Workers Bill’.
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NewsA.F. Blakemore to donate £30,000 to local charities
A.F. Blakemore has launched a Community Cashback Grant scheme worth £30,000 across its Spar stores to thank local charities and community groups for their work during the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsGovernment Business and Planning Bill makes progress
The government’s Business and Planning Bill, which includes provision for placing furniture outside a site to sell food and drink, has passed through the House of Commons.
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NewsNisa develops mobile app for retailers
Nisa has rolled out a mobile app for its retail partners following a successful trial.
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NewsUnitas and Confex end partnership
Unitas Wholesale and Confex Ltd have ended their association resulting in Confex no longer holding a group membership of Unitas.
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NewsNisa extends delivery contract with DHL
Nisa Retail has extended its partnership with logistic services provider DHL until 2023.
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NewsAction on retail abuse urged by industry
The retail industry has called on the government to take action to stop abuse and violence towards workers.
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NewsScottish Grocers Federation Retail Support Fund launched
A fund has been created by the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) to support retailers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsCo-investment project creates flagship Spar forecourt store in Dorset
Spar retailer Olly Andrews and distributor Appleby Westward are enjoying the success of a flagship forecourt development in Maiden Newton, Dorset.
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NewsSocial distancing relaxation plan praised by independent retailers
Independent retailers have welcomed the government’s plan to relax lockdown restrictions from 4 July including the reduction of social distancing space from two metres to ‘one metre plus’.
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NewsSupport offered to destroyed Budgens store
North Norfolk District Council is examining ways to help the Holt-based Budgens store destroyed by a fire last weekend.
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NewsC-stores thrive as Co-op reaches record market share, says Kantar
Convenience stores accounted for 14.7% of all UK grocery sales in the past four weeks to 14 June, according to new market share data from Kantar.