News – Page 257
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NewsStore forced to close following illicit tobacco sales
A convenience store in Seaham, County Durham, has been forced to cease trading for two months following reports of illicit tobacco sales from other retailers and a string of test purchase failures.
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NewsCo-op Group set to open record number of London stores
The Co-operative Group has announced plans to increase investment in London this year, as it prepares to open a record number of 30 new food stores.
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NewsChannel Island c-stores to switch to Morrisons Daily
Dozens of convenience stores on the Channel Islands will be switched to Morrisons Daily sites under a franchise and supply agreement between the multiple and SandpiperCI, the largest retailer on the islands.
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NewsConsumers 'happy' with data sharing as new law looms
With less than 100 days before hard-hitting new data protection regulations come into force, the majority of consumers say they are content with the amount of data that they share, new research suggests.
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NewsSouthern Co-op expands estate with three new stores
The Southern Co-op has opened three new stores over the past couple of weeks, with local charities each receiving £1,000 ahead of annual partnerships with the stores.
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NewsAldi replaces Waitrose as 'nation's favourite supermarket'
Aldi has replaced Waitrose as the nation’s favourite supermarket, after scoring highly on the quality of its own brand and fresh products, according to extensive Which? research.
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NewsRetailers win big with EuroMillions HotPicks incentive
One lucky National Lottery retailer has won £20,000, after taking part in Camelot’s EuroMillions retailer incentive.
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NewsStoneHawk offers Challenge 25 training support for retailers
Staff training company StoneHawk has announced it will launch new Challenge 25 training support for Scottish retailers.
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NewsCostcutter/Co-op deal "distinctive and competitive"
Costcutter will have a “distinctive and competitive” offer for retail members once the new supply deal with the Co-op takes effect from April, chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer has pledged.
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NewsStores prepare to cash in on Valentine's Day sales
Valentine’s Day sales are predicted to be bigger than ever in 2018 with shoppers expected to spend £650m on products and gifts.
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NewsC-stores set to lead growth in food to go market
Convenience store “grab and go” offerings and sandwich/bakery retailers are expected to enjoy the highest levels of growth in the entire food to go market over the next three years, according to MCA.
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NewsTesco planning new discount chain to rival Aldi and Lidl
Tesco is planning to launch a new discount chain to compete against rivals Aldi and Lidl, according to a new report.
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NewsSubway stores in ‘buy one, get one free’ Valentine's Day offer
Subway stores and concessions will be offering a ‘buy one, get one free’ promotion on Valentine’s Day.
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NewsAmazon launches two-hour Whole Foods delivery service
Amazon Prime customers in the US can now receive free grocery deliveries from Whole Foods Market within two orders of ordering.
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NewsCentral England Co-op to open 10 new food stores in 2018
Central England Co-op has announced plans to open more than 10 new food stores and revamp 10 existing sites as part of a multi-million pound investment plan.
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NewsSurge in discounter shopping amid perceived price hikes
A sizeable majority (57%) of consumers now use discounters at least once a month for their grocery shopping, up 13% on 2017 figures, new research reveals.
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NewsGovernment launches probe into future of newspapers
The UK government has announced it will launch an investigation that will explore how the newspaper industry will function in the future.
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NewsPlastic bottle recycling scheme moves one step closer
Ministers will soon hear key evidence about how a plastic bottle recycling scheme could be implemented in England.
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NewsEssex Nisa store enjoys 30% chilled sales uplift since refit
An Nisa store in rural Essex has enjoyed a 30% increase in chilled sales since it was refitted at the end of last year.
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NewsWelsh c-stores invested more than £49m in 2017
Convenience stores in Wales have invested more than £49m in improving their businesses over the last year, according to new figures released by the Association of Convenience Stores.