All News articles – Page 502
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ACS claims Sunday research is flawed
A new report commissioned by the Association of Convenience Stores has revealed what the organisation says is "a host of flaws" in the government's cost-benefits analysis of liberalisation of Sunday trading laws.
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On the ball
The World Cup could boost the UK economy by as much as £1.25bn, with consumer spending the main reason for the increase.
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Bestway offers some Xtra help
Bestway is demonstrating it is learning lessons from Batleys, the cash and carry business it took over last year, with the launch of a retailer club based on Batleys' Xtra Local Club.
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Bestway opens in Hackney
Bestway has opened a new depot in Hackney, East London, following a £6m project to rebuild on the original site.
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More bidders for Nisa in the frame
The proposed merger between Costcutter and Nisa-Today's may have flushed out a number of other potential bidders for Nisa, with cash and carry operator Bestway and the Co-operative Group believed to be interested.
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Cardiff retailers fear local blitz from Tesco Express
Independent retailers in Cardiff fear a blitz of Tesco Express developments in the city could have a devastating effect on their businesses.
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Capital idea to boost local food
A programme aimed at making London's food healthier and more sustainable has been launched.
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New chief exec at P&H
Palmer & Harvey McLane, the UK's biggest wholesaler, has named Chris Etherington as its new chief executive.
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Retailers will win in Lottery contest
The competition to win the third lottery licence is hotting up, with the National Lottery Commission (NLC) set to issue its final invitation to apply this month.
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Enter the dragon
Amir Akram runs Budgens' first store in Wales. Amy Lanning talks to the man behind the business
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Making a meal of eating
Half of the population find the subject of eating and shopping for food boring, according to IGD.
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Kitchen nightmares: New EC regulations on food safety could spell trouble for retailers
New EC regulations on food safety were introduced into UK law in January and could spell trouble for retailers, says Nicola Cottam
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Stores fight for planning update in NI
Northern Ireland's independent retailers are continuing their fight to bring the province's planning laws into line with those on the UK mainland.
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Spar makes gains in forecourt sector
Spar UK has secured a deal with two major forecourt operators, adding more than 40 stores.
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Spar's formats are working well
Spar UK managing director Jerry Marwood claimed its latest store development programme was performing strongly following initial trials of targeted formats - but said it was too early to reveal exact figures.
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Londis freshens up
Londis has teamed up with supplier Minor, Weir & Willis to offer retailers a drop shipment service for fresh produce.
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Meetings to go on
The fifth round of Londis cluster meetings takes place this month, with group bosses confident in the scheme's future.
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Local heroes
Martin and Gillian Smyth, owners of a Spar store in Clarawood, Belfast, were named winners of the Association of Convenience Stores' inaugural Community Heroes Awards at last week's ACS Summit in Birmingham.
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Hygiene spot
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has produced a free guide to help retailers stay on the right side of food hygiene laws.
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Island shopping
Running a c-store anywhere can be a trial but what if it's based on an island off Scotland? Tracy West finds out