News – Page 226
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NewsJames Hall introduces new ticket rails to cut plastic waste
Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co has launched a scheme to help increase the sustainability of stores by reducing the amount of unnecessary plastic waste on the shop floor.
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NewsLong-serving Costcutter retailers invest in Shopper First revamp
Long-serving Costcutter retailers Michelle and Mike Brown have invested in a new refurbishment in a bid to become the group’s flagship store of the North East.
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NewsScottish government caps rise in business rates
The Scottish government has capped a rise in business rates at a below-inflation level of 2.1%.
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NewsSainsbury's and Asda seek delay into merger inquiry
Sainsbury’s and Asda are seeking a judicial review for a delay in the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) inquiry into their proposed £7.3bn merger.
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NewsNisa launches Just Around the Corner campaign
Nisa has launched a festive campaign, offering a range of deals across various categories.
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Features and analysisFuture in your hands
The future political landscape may appear beyond everyone’s control, but c-stores can play a part in defining their fortunes over the coming year and capitalise on demand for convenience. Industry commentators and retailers forecast what’s in store for 2019.
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NewsMinister vows response to calls for action on violent retail crime
Home Office minister Victoria Atkins has promised to respond to calls to protect retail staff from violent crime.
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NewsWelsh Government extends business rate relief scheme
The Welsh Government has confirmed an extension to its business rate relief scheme for 2019-20.
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NewsCo-op Group grocery sales outperform big four
The Co-op Group once again outperformed the big four in the 12 weeks to 1 December, according to new Nielson data.
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NewsFresh food focus to drive Nisa forward after merger
The merger of Nisa with the Co-operative Group has been about “giving partner retailers something additional and complementary, not just a takeover,” according to Nisa chief executive Ken Towle.
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NewsPayPoint introduces Collect+ StoreScan parcel app
PayPoint has released a new app that enables retailers to process parcels directly from their mobile device.
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NewsRetail managers set for unexpected employee absences
Over two-thirds (69%) of retail managers are battling against a surge in unexpected employee absences during the festive period compared to a normal working week, according to new research.
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NewsATM ram-raids rising by 22% each year, report reveals
The frequency of ATM ram-raids has increased by an average of 22% each year since 2014, according to a new report from Cardtronics UK.
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NewsFood to go continues to grow in popularity
Food to go is continuing to outperform the total eating out market, according to the latest tracking survey from MCA
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NewsFootfall declines for twelfth consecutive month
Footfall has declined for the 12th month in a row, falling by 3.2% in the four weeks to 24 November 2018, according to new data.
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NewsNew campaign aims to boost sales of frozen products
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has launched a new digital campaign, designed to drive growth in the frozen food category this Christmas.
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NewsOne Stop franchisees welcome switch to Booker deliveries
One Stop stores are now receiving chilled and frozen deliveries from Booker, in a move welcomed by franchisees.
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NewsLondis launches festive social media campaign and competition
Londis has launched its first ever Christmas social media campaign, giving shoppers a chance to win £500 towards their festive shopping.
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NewsBlakemore revamps Spar Droitwich store with improved food to go
Blakemore Retail’s Droitwich Spar store has relaunched with a wider range of food-to-go options for its customers.
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NewsMinisters launch £60m fund to develop sustainable packaging
The government has announced the launch of a new £60m investment scheme to help businesses develop technology aimed at reducing plastic and food waste.