News – Page 235
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NewsTesco takes on discounters with new chain Jack's
Tesco has launched its much-anticipated new discount chain, Jack’s, in a bid to compete against rivals Aldi and Lidl.
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NewsBestway md Martin Race to be replaced by Dawood Pervez
Bestway Wholesale managing director Martin Race is to retire from the business on 30 November, to be replaced by Dawood Pervez.
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NewsCMA launches in-depth probe into Sainsbury's-Asda merger
The proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda will be subjected to an in-depth investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced.
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NewsGrocery spending returns to normal after bumper summer
Following an unprecedented summer of weather and sport, consumers in the grocery sector have returned to their regular shopping habits and more usual levels of grocery spend, according to Nielsen data released today.
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NewsCO2 shortages still disrupting deliveries, retailers say
Independent retailers are still experiencing poor availability on certain lines due to ongoing CO2 shortages affecting the supply chain.
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NewsWaitrose ditches plastic bags for home compostable alternative
Waitrose & Partners has announced plans to remove 5p single-use plastic carrier bags and loose fruit and vegetable plastic bags from all its stores by spring 2019.
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NewsCo-op sales boosted by Nisa acquisition and food sales
The Co-op Group has announced a 10% increase in sales for the first half of 2018 to £5bn, driven by a strong food sales performance and the completion of its acquisition of Nisa.
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NewsLondon stores fail test purchases for restricted items
Test purchasing investigations carried out by London Trading Standards (LTS) have revealed that some stores in the capital are selling restricted items, such as knives, tobacco and alcohol, to children as young as 13.
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NewsSouthern Co-op showcases locally-sourced products
The Southern Co-op is promoting its range of locally-sourced products in support of British Food Fortnight, which launches later this month.
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NewsMUP boosts alcohol sales for Scottish stores, study says
Scottish retailers have benefited from an increase in alcohol sales since the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) on 1 May, according to new research from The Retail Data Partnership.
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NewsUnitas Wholesale announces board of directors
Unitas Wholesale Ltd has announced the appointment of Darren Goldney as managing director and John Mills as deputy managing director.
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NewsWholesale growth drives Morrisons revenue rise
Revenues at Morrisons surged in the half year to 5 August helped by its growing wholesale business.
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NewsLarge number of free-to-use ATMs closing, report reveals
More than 250 free-to-use cash machines are being shut down across the UK every month, according to a new report from ATM network operator Link.
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NewsLeicester shop blast charges upgraded to murder
Three men have been charged with murder following an explosion at a convenience store in Leicester which killed five people, including a store worker, earlier this year.
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NewsTop up gaining relevance in forecourt stores, says HIM
The fuel and food to go shopper missions are continuing to lose relevance in forecourt stores as shoppers shift towards top-up and treat shops, according to new research from HIM.
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NewsOne in four c-store owners work 70-plus hours a week, says ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Local Shop Report 2018 has revealed that nearly a quarter (24%) of independent convenience store owners work more than 70 hours a week.
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NewsCost of processing card payments soars by £170m
Retailers spent an additional £170m on processing card payments in 2017 as cards accounted for 75% of sales for the first time, according to the BRC’s latest annual payments survey.
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NewsShoppers to prioritise plastic waste reduction over price
Reducing plastic packaging waste will become more important than price for shoppers in the next 10 years, new research claims.
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NewsSussex Co-op store ram-raided by thieves using forklift truck
Sussex Police are appealing for information after a Co-op Group convenience store in Rudgwick was ram-raided over the weekend using a forklift truck.
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NewsBlakemore vows to help Spar retailers boost margins
Blakemore Trade Partners (BTP) has pledged to help its independent Spar retailers grow their margin by 1% every year and continue to match their investments pound for pound.