News – Page 177
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Features and analysisACS urges tougher sanctions on illicit tobacco
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tougher enforcement, citing the detrimental impact that the illicit trade has on legitimate retailers.
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Features and analysisPlanned top ups help grow basket size in convenience
Basket spend and shopper visits have grown over the past month driven by planned top ups.
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Features and analysisBudget 2021: What does it mean for you?
The Business Rates holiday was extended until June 2021 as part of this year’s Budget.
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Interviews and ProfilesMajor technology upgrade completed by One Stop
One Stop has rolled out a major technology update across its entire estate, enhancing its Epos, wifi and ordering systems. The team behind the changes spoke to ConvenienceStore.co.uk about the upgrades made.
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Features and analysisOne Stop trials self checkouts in selected stores
One Stop is conducting trials of self checkouts as part of a wider technology upgrade being carried out across its entire estate.
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Interviews and ProfilesFury at lenient sentence for shopworker attack
A suspended sentence and fine for an attack on a shopworker has led to anger from the store manager.
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Features and analysisMcColl’s and Morrisons extend wholesale partnership until 2027
300 McColl’s stores will be converted to Morrisons Daily format over the next three years.
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Features and analysisRural shops providing lifeline to communities during Covid-19
The importance of rural shops to their communities has been highlighted in new research published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Features and analysisScottish retailers, producers and trade bodies look to run Deposit Return Scheme
A group of retailers, producers and trade bodies plan to run the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland.
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Features and analysisBestway completes Costcutter acquisition
Bestway’s acquisition of Costcutter has received FCA approval.
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Interviews and ProfilesRibena Sparkling retailer community initiative returns
Suntory Beverage and Food has donated £380,000 of Ribena Sparkling for retailers to distribute to community groups.
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Features and analysisConsumers flock to convenience for Valentine’s Day
PayPoint reveals who won convenience store hearts this Valentine’s Day.
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Features and analysisViolence against shopworkers highlighted by small business minister
The rising number of incidents of abuse and violence against shopworkers has attracted the attention of government.
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Features and analysisHow I grew my store’s sales with One Stop
Tameside One Stop franchisee Vinay Parekh has seen significant growth in sales since switching to the model.
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Interviews and ProfilesHow Southern Co-op Welcome hit the 50 store mark
The Southern Co-op Welcome franchise model has hit the 50 store milestone. What was the turning point for it?
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Features and analysisPlanning proposals strongly opposed by retail industry
The retail industry has hit back at proposals to allow empty shops be converted into housing without planning permission.
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Features and analysisShopping locally to remain a priority in 2021
The move towards shopping locally looks set to continue with consumers placing significant importance on provenance.
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Features and analysisScotmid Co-op looks to expand butchery counter offering
Scotmid is seeking a butchery partner for its Broxburn store.
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Features and analysisLittle Moons cause big stir in convenience
Sales of Little Moons in convenience have been out of this world.
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NewsJohn Kinney to replace Darren Goldney as managing director of Unitas Wholesale
Darren Goldney is to step down in April to be replaced by John Kinney.