News – Page 244
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NewsScotland mulls limiting number of tobacco retailers
Plans to restrict the number of stores selling tobacco in “deprived communities” and areas with high smoking rates are being mooted by the Scottish government.
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NewsWelsh retailers react to Minimum Unit Pricing approval
Welsh retailers have reacted to the announcement that a minimum unit price on alcohol will be introduced in Wales, after legislation was approved by the Welsh Assembly earlier this week.
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NewsPolice appeal for witnesses following c-store ram-raid
Officers are investigating a robbery which took place at a McColl’s store in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, in which thieves ram-raided the premises to try and steal the store’s ATM.
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NewsNorthern Irish retailers voice Brexit fears over illicit tobacco
Tackling the growing scourge of cross-border tobacco smuggling must remain a priority during the ongoing Brexit negotiations, retailers claim.
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NewsLondis announces 19% sales growth amid strong recruitment
Londis has announced a 19% increase in overall sales growth after recruiting nearly 300 stores in the last financial year.
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NewsBusinesses offered funding to tackle plastic waste
Businesses are being invited to apply for a share of £4m to fund plastic waste reduction projects.
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Features and analysisTutorial: Raising the bar in biscuits
As part of C-Store’s Shop Project, Mondelez International visited five stores with a plan to build biscuit sales and create new opportunities.
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NewsBestway agrees to buy two Blakemore depots
Bestway Wholesale has exchanged contracts with AF Blakemore with a view to purchasing two of the company’s cash and carry depots.
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NewsBooker products introduced into more than 50 Tesco stores
Tesco has announced that 30 top-selling Booker lines have been introduced into more than 50 Tesco stores, following a positive initial response to the group’s Chef Central trial.
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NewsParfetts acquires Blakemore's Middlesbrough depot
Parfetts Cash & Carry has bought Blakemore Wholesale’s Middlesbrough depot for an undisclosed sum.
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Features and analysisSign up to high standards
All stores will soon have to display their food hygiene ratings for all shoppers to see, so it’s crucial retailers run a five-star operation.
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NewsIllicit tobacco sales continue to climb year on year
UK sales of illicit tobacco have continued to grow in the past year, new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures show.
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NewsWarm weather and Royal Wedding boost May retail sales
Warm weather and Royal Wedding celebrations united to create a sunny spell of sales for retailers in May, new data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) suggests.
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NewsConnect Group to close Pass My Parcel service
Connect Group, the parent company of Smiths News, has announced it plans to close its Pass My Parcel service, which is used by an associated network of 3,000 retailers.
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NewsCostcutter rolls out updated ordering platform for retailers
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has rolled out its latest ordering platform upgrade, designed to help retailers operate more efficiently.
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NewsMPs hold inquiry into energy drinks health fears
An influential committee of MPs have held an inquiry into the possible effects that energy drinks have on the mental and physical health of children and young people.
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NewsJTI toughens up youth access prevention scheme
JTI is re-launching its underage sales prevention programme with tough new consequences for stores which repeatedly fail to demonstrate responsible retailing practices.
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NewsStores prepare to cash in on Father's Day sales
Father’s Day sales are predicted to be bigger than ever in 2018 with shoppers expected to spend £799m on products and gifts this June, according to a new survey by marketing agency Savvy.
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NewsStore owner jailed for series of illicit tobacco hauls
A convenience store owner has been jailed for nine months after illicit tobacco was discovered in his store during five separate raids over the last 18 months.
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Features and analysisTipping point
Shocking images of the damage our plastic use has had on the planet have put the issue firmly on the public and government’s radar. C-Store looks at what retailers are doing to reduce its use and why the war on plastic is far from straightforward.