News – Page 257
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NewsPolice appeal following c-store robbery in Surrey
Police are appealing for witnesses after CCTV footage was released of a man wanted in connection with a robbery at a convenience store in Surrey.
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NewsAldi launches home delivery service for spirits
Aldi has launched an online shopping and home delivery service for spirits, as it attempts to extend its reach beyond physical stores.
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NewsIllicit tobacco factory uprooted on Warwickshire potato farm
A large-scale illicit tobacco factory was discovered on a farm, fronting as a potato processing businesses, in Warwickshire.
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NewsPlastic bag usage drops by 86% since 2015 charge
Plastic bag sales in England’s supermarkets have dropped by 86% since the government introduced a 5p plastic bag charge in 2015.
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NewsNisa retailer opens third forecourt store in Yorkshire
Nisa retailer John Stevenson has opened his third forecourt store in Northallerton, following six months of development at the 2,600 sq ft. site in North Yorkshire.
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NewsGrocery retailers build share of eating out market
Convenience stores and supermarkets have grown their share of the out-of-home eating market, according to new research from MCA
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NewsEmployees in retail "expect to work past retirement age"
New research has found more than half (60%) of those working in the retail industry, who are aged over 40, believe they will have to work past retirement age to save enough money to enjoy a better lifestyle in later life.
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NewsLink launches review into cash and digital payments
ATM network Link has launched an independent review to explore how the shift from cash to digital payments in the UK retail sector is affecting consumers and small businesses.
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NewsPayPoint Collect+ partners with eBay for parcel pick-up
PayPoint and eBay have signed a strategic partnership that will enable eBay sellers and buyers to access the company’s Collect+ network for click and collect parcel services.
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NewsExtreme weather: Funding boost for flood-hit areas
More than 7,000 businesses and homes across England will be better protected against floods this winter thanks to a multi-million pound funding boost from the government.
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NewsPolice investigate armed robbery at York Costcutter store
South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a man who was carrying a suspected firearm robbed a Costcutter convenience store in York.
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NewsNew campaign launched to fight illicit tobacco
The Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) has launched a major nationwide education campaign to help stop the spread of illicit tobacco.
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NewsCoca-Cola trials reverse vending machines for 500ml bottles
Coca-Cola Great Britain and Coca-Cola European Partners are trialling reverse vending machines for 500ml plastic bottles at some of the UK’s most popular family attractions, with incentives on offer to encourage consumer take up.
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NewsBritvic posts strong Q3 results following levy introduction
Britvic has reported a 3.4% increase in group sales for the third quarter of this year, despite challenges with CO₂ supply, but the impact of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) has been difficult to gauge given the unusually warm summer.
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Features and analysisBeyond price
The discounters are becoming a force to be reckoned with, stretching the battleground beyond pounds and pence and changing the face of the UK grocery industry along the way. C-Store looks at their route to success and asks whether independent stores can fight back.
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NewsRegulator announces review into card-payment services
The Payments Systems Regulator (PSR) is set to carry out a market review into card-payment services to ensure they work in the interests of retailers.
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NewsWarm weather delivers robust grocery sales growth in July
The warm summer weather helped grocery sales grow 2.2% over the last month, as shoppers stock up on ice cream and BBQ items, according to new Nielsen data.
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NewsExtended heatwave hits supply of seasonal produce
Availability of a number of key seasonal products is starting to dwindle as large swathes of the UK continue to swelter in the summer heatwave.
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NewsParfetts eyes expansion of symbol and retail club
Expansion of retail club and symbol group membership in the North East of England is going to be a key priority following Parfetts’ acquisition of the former Blakemore’s cash and carry depot in Middlesbrough.
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NewsPayPoint apologises for disruption to terminal service
PayPoint has apologised after its service suffered a technical issue which affected around one- third of its retail network on Saturday.