News – Page 194
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NewsUK consumer confidence rises two points in September but still negative
A long-running index measuring consumer confidence increased two points to -12 in September, but consumers still feel ”less than positive” about the state of their personal finances and the general economy.
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NewsBooker achieves all four Carbon Trust standards for second time
Booker Group has achieved all four Carbon Trust standards for the second time for its reductions in carbon emissions, waste output and water use, and attaining zero waste to landfill status.
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NewsScotmid Co-op announces increase in trading profit and turnover
Scotmid Co-operative has announced an increase in trading profit and turnover in its interim first half results, with the performance of its food stores “particularly encouraging”.
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NewsScottish alcohol consumption falls following Minimum Unit Pricing
The introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) in Scotland has led to a fall in the amount of alcohol purchased by households, a new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) suggests.
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NewsTesco axes ‘bulk-buy’ Jack’s store but continues expansion plans
Tesco has announced it is axing its largest Jack’s store a year after the retailer unveiled the discount chain, but plans to open three more sites by the end of the year.
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NewsSainsbury’s reveals plan to overhaul its convenience store estate
Sainsbury’s is set to overhaul its convenience store estate with plans to open 110 new Local stores and close between 30 and 40.
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NewsMan pleads guilty to violent robbery at Tyne and Wear Best-one
A man is expected to receive a lengthy jail sentence after pinning a store worker up against the counter during a robbery at a Best-one in Tyne and Wear.
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NewsNisa store reopens at University of York following makeover
A Nisa store at the University of York has reopened following the completion of a makeover in time for autumn.
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NewsUK maintains advice on vaping as Walmart ceases US e-cig sales
UK health professionals continue to advocate the use of legal vaping devices as quit-smoking aids, despite Walmart moving to end e-cigarette sales in the US amid a deepening health scare which is being linked to vaping.
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NewsHalf of c-stores want more Brexit support from wholesalers, HIM survey reveals
Half of c-store retailers feel their wholesaler isn’t providing enough support around Brexit, according to a new survey by HIM.
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NewsGovernment urged to back new ‘Recycled Plastic Rating’ trust mark
The government is being urged to enforce a new ‘Recycled Plastic Rating’ (RPR) trust mark on all packaging to give consumers more clarity about the plastic content of products.
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NewsTwo men jailed following armed robbery spree in Hampshire
Two men have been jailed for a combined 17 years after carrying out a string of armed robberies in Hampshire.
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NewsStore worker assaulted during incident at York McColl’s store
North Yorkshire Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a store owner was assaulted at a McColl’s store in York.
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NewsCo-op Group invests £2.75m in two stores in north Wales
The Co-operative Group is set to reopen two food stores in north Wales as part of a £2.75m investment.
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Features and analysisInterview: Nisa chief executive Ken Towle
Just over a year on from the Co-op’s acquisition of Nisa, chief exective Ken Towle talks to C-Store about the progress made and developments for the future.
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NewsCentral England Co-op announces “steady” first half results
Central England Co-operative has announced a 1.6% increase in sales in the face of a “highly challenging” market in its interim first half trading results.
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NewsWitness appeal following Nottinghamshire Co-op Group ATM ram-raid
Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for information following an ATM ram-raid at a Co-op Group store in Nottingham.
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NewsBAT demonstrates heightened focus on vaping
British American Tobacco (BAT) is planning to cut around 2,300 jobs globally as it seeks to invest in new and growing categories, including vaping, heated tobacco and oral tobacco.
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NewsCo-op and NUS agree exclusive retail franchise partnership
The Co-op has become the exclusive retail grocery store franchise partner for the National Union of Students (NUS) as part of a deal which could see it serving seven million students over the next five years, as more Co-op franchise stores open on NUS member campuses.
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NewsGovernment urged to introduce minimum service access to cash guarantee
Consumer organisation Which? is calling on the government to introduce a minimum service guarantee that cash will be accessible and accepted as payment for essential goods and services.