News – Page 232
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NewsStore worker murdered during north-west London robbery
The Metropolitan Police are appealing for information regarding the fatal stabbing of a store worker during a robbery at a convenience store in north-west London.
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NewsTesco launches fruit and veg plastic-free trial in two stores
Tesco has launched a trial to remove plastic-wrapped fruit and vegetable products from its stores in a bid to cut down on packaging waste.
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NewsSainsbury's and Asda offer to sell stores to secure merger
Sainsbury’s and Asda have offered to sell up to 150 supermarkets and a number of convenience stores to allow their proposed merger to go ahead, amid concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsFour in 10 shoppers expect emptier c-store shelves after Brexit
More than 40% of UK consumers think convenience stores will have emptier shelves after Brexit, but 74% expect no reduction in choice and availability of grocery in online channels, according to new HIM research.
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NewsCo-op Group launches pedal-powered online delivery service
The Co-operative Group has launched a new bicycle online delivery service, in its first foray into online shopping.
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NewsFood sales decline at fastest rate since December 2016
The quantity of sales in food stores in February dropped by -1.5%, the strongest decline since December 2016, according to official new data.
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NewsCostcutter puts Shoppers First at new-look Mace store
Costcutter has unveiled the first of its new-look Mace store fascias, following the rollout of its Shopper First programme.
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NewsBRC urges action over "spiralling" cost of retail crime
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is urging both Parliament and Police and Crime Commissioners to take action against retail crime, following a 12% rise in spending on crime prevention and losses.
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NewsMidcounties Co-op aims to cut plastic use through POS material
Midcounties Co-operative has launched a new initiative to help reduce single-use plastic through point of sale (POS) material.
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NewsAldi trials Local format at new south London store
Aldi is trialling a Local fascia at its new store in Balham, south London, to help consumers distinguish between its smaller city stores and its full-size sites, but insists it is “not a move into convenience retailing”.
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NewsBestway Wholesale appoints Kenton Burchell as trading director
Bestway Wholesale has announced the appointment of Kenton Burchell as the company’s new trading director.
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NewsInflation creeps up due to rising price of food, alcohol and tobacco
The rising cost of food, alcohol and tobacco contributed to a small growth in the rate of inflation between January and February 2019, new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reveal.
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Features and analysisConvenience Retail Awards 2019 gallery
Everyone partied the night away at our awards, celebrating the very best retailers in the sector.
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NewsStudents driving growth at new Nisa store in Coventry
A family-owned Nisa store in Coventry city centre, located below university accommodation, has enjoyed sales growth and increased footfall since opening earlier this month.
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NewsCJ Lang signs up eight Penny Petroleum stores to Spar Scotland
UK forecourt operator Penny Petroleum has signed a deal with CJ Lang to move eight of its Scottish convenience stores to Spar.
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Advice GuideConvenience Nation 2019: Opportunities and threats
Convenience Store editor David Rees talks to Mike Watkins, UK head of retailer insight at Nielsen, about the position of the UK convenience retail sector, and some key issues and opportunities to address in order to secure continuing future growth.
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NewsSainsbury's and Asda pledge £1bn of savings if merger approved
Sainsbury’s and Asda “strongly disagree” with the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) provisional findings into their proposed merger, and vowed to deliver £1bn of lower prices to consumers if the watchdog approves the deal.
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NewsCCTV released following gas explosion above Select & Save store
Police are appealing for witnesses following a large gas explosion above a Select & Save store in Staffordshire.
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NewsMan jailed following two "terrifying" robberies at same c-store
A knife-wielding robber who targeted the same convenience store in Nottinghamshire twice in two days has been jailed for eight years.
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NewsSubpostmasters win crucial first Horizon trial against Post Office
More than 500 subpostmasters have claimed victory in their fight for justice over the Post Office’s Horizon IT system, after a High Court Judge ruled in their favour in the first of four trials.