News – Page 217
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NewsGreggs sales exceed expectations after topping £1bn
Annual sales at Greggs exceeded £1bn for the first time in the year ending 28 December on the back of major store investments, despite a “challenging retail environment”.
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NewsBooker offers higher margins after customer pressure
Booker is offering retailers enhanced margins on key lines following pressure from customers.
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NewsGovernment urged to protect consumer access to cash
Consumer’s access to cash must be protected, especially in rural areas, as almost one fifth of the UK population, equal to around 8 million adults, would struggle to cope in a cashless society, a new report claims.
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NewsKnife-point robbery at McColl's store in Wiltshire
Police are appealing for witnesses following a knife-point armed robbery at a McColl’s store in Wiltshire.
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News'Little and often' shopping rises in February, says Nielsen
Growth in grocery sales slowed in February, driven by the resurgence of ‘little and often’ shopping behaviour and Brexit uncertainty, according to Nielsen data.
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NewsATM operator Cardtronics under fire for new charges
Independent retailers have hit out at the UK’s largest ATM operator for imposing charges on their cash machines, claiming unfair treatment in favour of the multiples.
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NewsThames Valley Police hunt Co-op ATM ram-raid suspects
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following an ATM ram raid at a Co-op Group store in Oxfordshire.
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NewsLondon van owners to be hit with new emissions charge
Thousands of London-based convenience store owners are about to be hit with steep new daily charges for driving in the Capital when a new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is enforced next month.
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NewsTobacco retailers reassured over Track and Trace sanctions
Responsible tobacco retailers have been reassured that they will not face penalties for transferring tobacco products between their stores, or trading with each other, once new Track and Trace laws come into force on 20 May.
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NewsDebbie Robinson takes up role as ceo of Central England Co-op
Former Spar managing director Debbie Robinson today (4 March) starts her new role as chief executive of Central England Co-operative.
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NewsMan arrested following knife-point robbery in Suffolk
A man has been arrested following a knife-wielding armed robbery at a convenience store in Suffolk.
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NewsMan jailed for Co-op ATM ram-raid after DNA identified
A man has been jailed for three years and eight months in connection with an ATM ram-raid at a Co-op Group store in Cambridgeshire, after he was identified by his DNA on a recovered balaclava.
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NewsMcColl's set to trial Morrisons Daily fascia in 10 stores
McColl’s has announced the trial of the Morrisons Daily fascia at 10 of its stores in the North West.
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NewsHMRC names ID issuer for Track and Trace tobacco system
Retailers are one step closer to gleaning vital details on how and when they will be able to apply for the two crucial codes they will need to buy tobacco legally from 20 May this year.
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NewsConsumer confidence "stoic" despite Brexit uncertainty
Consumer confidence is “stoic” despite a slowdown in overall growth and “concerns about the impact of Brexit uncertainty”, according to GFK’s long-running index.
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NewsTwo men deny axe-wielding armed robbery spree
Two men have pleaded not guilty to carrying out axe-wielding attacks at a Costcutter store and two petrol stations in Chatteris and March, Cambridgeshire, in January.
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NewsM&S announces £750m food delivery deal with Ocado
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced an online delivery joint venture with Ocado to bring M&S food to internet shoppers for the first time.
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NewsShop price inflation hits six-year high, data reveals
Shop price inflation increased to the highest rate since March 2013 in February, according to new data.
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NewsACS calls on government to protect rural c-stores
The government is being urged to ensure a level playing field for the UK’s rural convenience stores, whose owners invested over £271m in providing essential services over the past year.
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NewsStore worker injured during West Yorkshire robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a store worker was cut during an armed robbery at a convenience store in West Yorkshire.