News – Page 163
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Features and analysisHow does the government’s electric vehicle plan impact forecourt retailers?
The government’s green plan will see a shift away from new petrol or diesel vehicles, what impact will this have on forecourt retailers?
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Features and analysisHow will alcohol sales be affected by the second lockdown?
Alcohol sales saw a rise in the first lockdown, will this be replicated in Lockdown 2.0?
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Features and analysisTobacco duty increase could boost illicit trade
The duty rates on tobacco products come into effect on 16 November but what will be the impact on the illicit trade?
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NewsIllicit tobacco sales rife in Bolton
Research by tobacco company JTI into the sale of illicit tobacco has found that 61% of store test purchased in the Bolton area were selling the product.
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Features and analysisWhat will be different about the second lockdown?
As the UK retail industry copes with another lockdown, how will it differ from earlier this year?
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Features and analysisWho are Generation P and how do they shop?
A new demographic of shoppers has been identified by IGD. What does the 50-64 year-old age group want from their shopping experience and how does this translate to convenience?
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Interviews and ProfilesIs CJ Lang’s long-term strategy paying off?
Scottish-based Spar distributor CJ Lang was reported to be in a bad way less than five years ago when a new management team was brought in to shake things up. Has it worked?
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Features and analysisCoronavirus causes Christmas planning dilemmas
Retailers are facing a stock balancing act this Christmas as shoppers are adopting a ’wait and see’ approach to festive planning.
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Features and analysisClarity demanded over Nottingham lockdown restrictions
Additional lockdown restrictions in Nottingham have raised concerns among the retail industry.
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Advice GuideWhat do retailers need to know ahead of EU Exit?
The UK’s EU Exit transition period is set to end on 31 December, what impact will Brexit have on your business?
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NewsWelsh guidance on firebreak product restrictions published
Mere hours before the 6pm deadline, the Welsh government has published guidance for retailers on what products they can and can’t sell during the firebreak lockdown.
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Features and analysisWelsh government’s non-essential product restrictions spark industry fury
Proposals to restrict the produces sold in stores in Wales as it heads into a ‘firebreak’ lockdown have sparked anger and confusion from the industry.
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Interviews and ProfilesNisa recruitment on the rise despite coronavirus
Nisa is set to pass the 500-store recruitment mark for this year despite the challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Interviews and Profiles‘Simply Fresh is still a disrupter’ – COO
Simply Fresh’s new COO Michael O’Loughlin talks the Sainsbury’s partnership, struggling retailers and international expansion in his first interview since his appointment
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NewsSimply Fresh on Sainsbury’s model acquisition trail
Simply Fresh has set out its acquisition goals for new retailers as part of the extension of the Sainsbury’s supply deal.
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Features and analysisHalloween preparations dividing retailers
With Covid-19 hitting social gatherings, some retailers are concerned over Halloween preparations.
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Interviews and Profiles‘Coronavirus has only made us stronger’ - One Stop
How did the coronavirus shift One Stop’s plans and how is the business going to deal with a Covid-19 Christmas? We spoke with head of franchise John Miller and franchise, finance and technology director Mark Everitt to discuss how it’s performing in a pandemic.
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Features and analysisConvenience Conference content available on demand
Retailers looking for in-depth analysis on some of the key issues affecting the convenience sector can still view the Convenience Conference sessions on demand.
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Features and analysisScottish retail investment dips while supplier support grows
Scottish retailers have invested £62m in their stores over the past year, according to new research.
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Features and analysisWill there be another lockdown sales spike in convenience?
The growth seen in the early days of lockdown in the convenience channel may be behind us but how has the channel performed in recent weeks?