News – Page 252
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NewsFood sales cooled in August following temperature dip
Cooler conditions prompted food sales to fall in August following the hot weather surge that stores experienced in July, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal.
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NewsImpact of hot summer to push up dairy and bread prices
The impact of the hot summer is expected to propel the price of staple goods such as milk, cheese and bread in the latter months of the year, according to leading pricing analysts.
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Features and analysisLook and learn
Innovative new research has taken a shopper’s eye view to find the most effective displays a retailer can use to create sales in their store.
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Features and analysisC-store & partners
With the food-to-go market booming, partnerships with the likes of Greggs and Subway seem like a sensible move. However, there are retailers electing to go their own way, working with smaller providers to give their store the edge.
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NewsCadnam site marks start of new Southern Co-op franchise
Convenience industry stalwarts Tony Start and Steve Wilkinson have launched a new store franchise programme for the Southern Co-op with the acquisition of a site in the New Forest.
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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.