News – Page 259
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NewsManchester c-stores handed alcohol ban during World Cup
C-stores in Manchester city centre are as sick as a parrot after being told not to sell alcohol during the build-up to the remaining matches in the World Cup.
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NewsTrade bodies call for transparency on ATM changes
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), the Federation of Small Businesses and Which? have called on the Payment Systems Regulator to provide more transparency on the UK’s ATM network.
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Advice GuideMinimum Unit Pricing: what is the verdict?
All eyes are on Scotland as the first UK nation to have adopted Minimum Unit Pricing on alcohol. The jury was out ahead of its introduction in May. Now, several months on, what is the verdict from retailers?
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NewsJTI continues to punish rogue traders with gantry removals
A tobacco retailer has been handed a suspended jail sentence, fined, and had his gantry ripped out by JTI, after he was found guilty of selling illicit tobacco.
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NewsGrowth for Parfetts as more retailers sign up for Go Local
Parfett’s Cash and Carry has reported record turnover for the second consecutive year.
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NewsNisa vehicles add to World Cup chorus
Nisa is getting behind the England team ahead of its crucial World Cup semi-final on Wednesday with a series of special side panels for delivery vehicles.
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NewsCo-op products get positive reception from independents
Nisa and Costcutter retailers have reacted positively to the introduction of Co-op own-brand products in their stores.
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NewsCharles Wilson steps down from Tesco role due to illness
Former Booker chief executive Charles Wilson is stepping down from his role as Tesco’s UK retail and wholesale ceo after being diagnosed with throat cancer.
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NewsCollectPlus rolls out new Print in Store returns service
Parecel delivery service CollectPlus has launched its new Print in Store returns service, allowing customers who don’t have access to a printer to return their online shopping using their local store.
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NewsBrands overshadowed by growing success of own label
Own label products are continuing to take a larger and larger bite out of the UK grocery sector, as the price of branded goods continues to rise as the quality and premium credentials of own label goods grows, according to analysts IRI.
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NewsCo-op made reported £15m takeover bid for Costcutter
The Co-operative Group recently made a £15m bid for the Costcutter Supermarket Group, according to reports by Sky News.
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NewsChancellor rejects calls for business rates reform
The UK government has resisted pressure from retailers and industry bodies to reform business rates, with the chancellor responding to calls from a group of influential MPs.
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NewsFood-to-go makeover fuels footfall at Nisa forecourt
A Nisa Local forecourt in West Yorkshire, which opened earlier this year, has reported increased footfall after launching its own bespoke food-to-go offering.
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NewsChelmsford Star Co-op reopens Duke St store after major refit
Chelmsford Star Co-operative has re-opened its Duke Street convenience store in Chelmsford, following a major refit which has transformed the site.
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NewsBRC calls for two-year freeze on business rates rises
The British Retail Consortium had called for a two-year freeze on the business rates increases, describing the current system as “unsustainable”.
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NewsTesco discount chain could launch within months, reports suggest
Tesco is set to launch a new discount chain to rival the discounters Aldi and Lidl with new sites expected to launch as early as September, according to reports.
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NewsCostcutter sets out ambitions as Co-op products come on stream
All Costcutter stores have now transitioned into the new Co-op/Nisa supply chain and will shortly be receiving their first order of Co-op own brand products.
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NewsSainsbury's Q1 results boosted by convenience and online
Sainsbury’s has reported a 0.2% rise in like-for-like sales in its first quarterly results for 2018, including healthy sales growth in its Local convenience stores and online business.
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NewsFresh food price inflation slows as overall deflation eases
Fresh food price inflation slowed marginally to 0.9% in June, with overall shop price deflation easing by 0.6% when compared to figures in May, according to the latest BRC-Nielsen shop price index.
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NewsCentral England Co-op rolls out new in-store security measures
Central England Co-op has revealed plans to roll-out a range of measures to deter criminals from targeting its c-stores and protect its staff during an incident.