News – Page 129
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Features and analysisACS appoints three new directors to board
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has announced that three new directors have joined its board: Darren Nickels (Henderson Technology), Susan Connolly (trading director, Connolly Spar) and Rob George (McColls). ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We are delighted to welcome these new appointments to the ACS ...
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Features and analysisScottish consumers show support for vape category
Consumers see vaping as a way to quit smoking
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Features and analysisShoplifting rises 21% year-on-year
Incidents of shoplifting have risen 21% in the 12 months to March 2022, according to Office of National Statistics data
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Features and analysisCo-op to cut 400 jobs to save costs
The job cuts will not affect those working in food stores
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Features and analysisNisa jobs at risk as cost-saving review launched
Nisa confirmed that rising costs have lead to a review of the business
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Features and analysisConvenience sector joins Help for Households campaign
The ACS is supporting the government’s Help for Households campaign, aimed at supporting vulnerable people during the cost of living crisis
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Features and analysisConsumer trust in UK food drops
The Trust in Food Index conducted by YouGov and commissioned by Red Tractor revealed an 8% dip in trust in UK food
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Features and analysisLincolnshire Co-op installs 18 defibrillators
The investment was part of £150,000 raised for life saving causes
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Features and analysisJisp partners with Payzone to help enhance customer loyalty
The partnerships allows retailers to offer integrated home delivery, click and collect, Scan and Save and store-specific loyalty service
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Features and analysisIllegal cigarettes found at four shops in West Sussex
The store owners in Worthing and Bognor Regis face prosecution
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Features and analysisWhat were the best-selling ice creams and lollies during the heatwave?
PayPoint data from its network of 28,000 stores revealed the top 10 frozen treats
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Features and analysisConvenience market expected to grow 3.2% in 2022
The UK convenience market has been tipped to reach a value of £45.2bn in 2022
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Features and analysisCircularity Scotland makes Biffa logisitics partner for Scottish DRS
The not-for-profit scheme administrator has signed an agreement with the leading sustainable waste management company
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Features and analysisYuu partners with Gophr to offer rapid delivery service
70 convenience stores across Glasgow will offer the one-hour delivery service
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Features and analysisACS urges caution on National Minimum Wage increases
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for a cautious approach to any increases in the National Living Wage
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Features and analysisElf Bar halts illicit vape haul
Elf Bar has intercepted over a million fake vape products bearing its product names, the majority of which was headed for the UK market
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Features and analysisMini refit freshens up Nisa Chelmsford
Paul Cornell has invested in his store to show his commitment to the local community
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op to roll out electronic shelf edge labels
The technology had been trialled in Southern Co-op stores
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Features and analysisCo-op expands robot grocery delivery service
Co-op has expanded its autonomous grocery delivery service to local residents across Wellingborough, Higham Ferrers and Rushden
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Features and analysisWelsh Cross Party Group explores role of local shops in Retail Vision
The Vision aims to ensure retail remaims at the heart of Welsh communities