News – Page 185
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NewsCo-op’s “largest ever” vegan range available to Nisa and Costcutter stores
Nisa and Costcutter retailers are set to have access to Co-op’s new vegan range, which the group claims is the “largest ever product rollout of own-brand vegan products by a supermarket”.
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NewsMore than 16,000 high street stores closed in 2019
More than 16,000 high street shops closed in 2019, with the closure rate forecast to rise by around 9% this year, according to the Centre for Retail Research.
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NewsACS warns ministers over impact of 6.2% rise in National Living Wage
The upcoming 6.2% rise in the National Living Wage will put further pressure on struggling high street businesses, the Association of Convenience Stores has warned the government.
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NewsPenalties for shop theft decline by 95% over the last decade
The number of penalty notices issued for shop theft under £100 has declined by 95% over the last 10 years, according to new data published by The Ministry of Justice.
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NewsStore Group expands with Groceries & Beer concept in Manchester
The team behind innovative food and drink outlets Ancoats General Store and Stretford Foodhall has opened a new outlet in Sale, Manchester.
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NewsManufacturers failing to meet retailers’ preferred frequency for visits
Retailers are reporting reduced frequency of visits by manufacturers’ representatives over the past year, according to new research from HIM.
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NewsACS raises concerns over devolving business rates to Scottish councils
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has raised concerns with the Scottish Parliament’s Communities and Local Government Committee about the negative impact that localising business rates would have on convenience retailers.
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NewsQueen’s Speech outlines changes to business rates in the year ahead
The Queen has set out the government’s plans to “bring forward” changes to business rates over the next year, which are expected to include an increase in the rates discount for small stores.
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NewsAdvertising watchgdog bans e-cigarette promotions on Instagram
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned four vaping companies – including BAT - from promoting e-cigarettes on Instagram.
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NewsACS launches retailer guidance for menthol cigarette ban in May 2020
Retailers can now access new guidance - including consumer posters to display in their stores - relating to the ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes next May.
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NewsBestway Retail trials Uber Eats partnership with 81 franchise stores
Bestway Retail is trialling the Uber Eats delivery app with 81 Wine Rack, Bargain Booze, Select Convenience and Central Convenience stores.
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NewsCamelot asks Dorset retailers to help find £40m EuroMillions winner
Camelot is asking its retail partners in Dorset for their assistance in tracking down the ticket-holder of a £40m EuroMillions jackpot prize.
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NewsNew Reverse Vending Machine designed for small stores
A new Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) has been designed specifically for small stores ahead of the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland.
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NewsVillage shop providing retail training for disabled people joins Nisa
A charity-owned village shop that provides retail training and experience for disabled people has joined Nisa.
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NewsHorizon litigation concludes after subpostmasters’ High Court victory
The High Court has ruled in favour of subpostmasters in the second Horizon trial, just days after the Post Office agreed a £57.75m settlement with the 500-plus claimants over failures in the IT accounting system.
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NewsRetailers express relief following General Election result
Independent retailers have expressed relief that the period of uncertainty leading up to the General Election has come to an end and that they can “move on” with the job of running their businesses.
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NewsForecourt operator Ascona Group buys 17-site Cornwall Garage Group
Cornwall Garage Group, a portfolio of 17 petrol filling stations across the Midlands and South of England, has been acquired by fast-growing forecourt operator Ascona Group.
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Features and analysisWhat’s in store 2020?
The retail landscape looks set to provide both challenges and opportunities in the year ahead. Competition, rising costs and crime remain, but there’s potential from plastic free, food to go and fresh. Industry commentators and retailers predict what’s in store for 2020
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NewsGrowing foodservice delivery market a “challenge” to c-stores
The foodservice delivery market has grown by 18% to £1.4bn in 2019, representing a “significant challenge” to convenience stores, according to new MCA research.
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NewsTrade associations react to General Election result
Trade bodies have welcomed the General Election result for bringing an end to Brexit uncertainty, but called on the new government to ensure the process of leaving the EU has minimum disruption on small stores.