News – Page 220
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NewsTwo men sentenced for involvement in violent Co-op ATM raid
Two men have been sentenced for their involvement in an attempted ATM ram raid at a Co-op store in Suffolk last year.
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NewsTwo Co-op stores in Somerset town targeted by armed robbers
Police are appealing for witnesses following armed robberies at two Co-op Group stores in Frome, Somerset.
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NewsCheshire Spar store subjected to "terrifying" armed robbery
Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a “terrifying” armed robbery at a Spar store near Runcorn.
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NewsGovernment publishes Brexit guidance for retail sector
The government has published new guidance for the retail sector on preparing for Brexit.
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NewsSouthern Co-op announces eight new Welcome franchise stores
Southern Co-op has announced eight new franchise stores for 2019, taking its expanding Welcome franchise estate to 33 sites.
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NewsClick & collect market to rise 45% over next five years
The value of the UK click & collect market is set to rise 45.8% over the next five years to reach £9.8bn by 2023, according to a new report.
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NewsMPs call for ban on plastic waste export to developing countries
A group of cross-party MPs has today called for a complete ban on the export of the UK’s plastic waste to developing countries.
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NewsWaitrose adds freshly-made sushi to rapid delivery service
Waitrose has added freshly-made sushi to its rapid delivery service, which has been extended from eight to 12 London postcodes.
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NewsFood to go in convenience to grow £0.5bn by 2022
The value of food to go (FTG) within convenience is set to grow by £0.5bn over the next three years, although the sector has seen a slight decline in market share over the past few years due to the growth of specialists.
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NewsNorthern Ireland retailers warn PM over no-deal Brexit impact
The Northern Ireland Retail Consortium has left the Prime Minister “in no doubt” over its concerns about the impact of a no-deal Brexit on food costs.
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NewsStores welcome regulator review into card payments market
C-store retailers have welcomed the Payment Systems Regulator’s (PSR) review into card payments, which will see it determine whether retailers are being unfairly treated by card-acquiring services and payment facilitators.
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NewsMan charged following attempted armed robbery at Cornish store
A man has been charged following a knife-wielding attempted robbery at a Best One store in Camborne, Cornwall.
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NewsOcado announces 12.3% annual sales rise as losses widen
Online food retailer Ocado has announced a 12.3% increase in sales for the year ending 2 December 2018, although losses after tax soared from £9.8m to £44.9m.
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Features and analysisSustainability: A natural success
A growing number of retailers are making their stores the place to go for sustainability by cutting plastic use and increasing take-up of renewable products.
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Features and analysisCash in on rate relief
Retailers with eligible sites can expect to receive a discount on their next rates bill. C-Store outlines the detail and potential obstacles ahead.
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NewsTeenagers arrested over violent robbery in Brighton c-store
Three teenagers have been arrested following a violent robbery in a Brighton convenience store, in which a store worker was injured, police have revealed.
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NewsCotswolds retailers star in National Lottery advert
Camelot has announced the release of a new National Lottery TV advert, featuring Cotswolds-based independent retailers Jon and Michaela Maslen-Jones.
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NewsMan charged following armed robbery in Scottish c-store
A man has been charged following an armed robbery at a Co-op store in the Scottish Borders.
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NewsFresh food demand drives grocery sales, says Nielsen
Grocery sales increased by +3.3% in January, driven by consumer demand for healthy products, according to Nielsen data.
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NewsTrack and Trace delay 'puts tobacco sales at risk'
The supply of tobacco products to retailers could be put in jeopardy unless HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes the details of the application process for tobacco Track and Trace codes without delay, retailers fear.