All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 21
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NewsNisa launches Mexican-themed promotional event
Nisa has launched a Mexican-themed promotional event to capitalise on consumers’ demand for authentic foreign meals.
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NewsGroceryAid now supporting over 14,500 people
Industry charity GroceryAid spent £4.6m last year on helping more than 14,500 people who found themselves in difficulties – of whom 62% were of working age.
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NewsMcColl's posts like-for-like sales fall despite heatwave
McColl’s has blamed a 0.9% drop in like-for-like third quarter sales - recorded during the summer heatwave - on continued supply chain disruption caused by the collapse of wholesaler Palmer & Harvey.
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NewsMore adult smokers buying non-UK duty paid tobacco
More than three-quarters (76%) of adult smokers have bought non-UK duty paid tobacco in the past year, marking an exponential increase on the previous two years, according to the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA).
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NewsFood prices rise in August as hot summer reduces yields
Food prices continued to rise in August on the back of the hot, dry summer reducing supply of some UK products, although retailers have shielded consumers from higher price increases, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsScotmid to mark anniversary with latest eco-friendly store
Scotmid Co-operative is preparing to open its latest state-of-the-art eco-friendly convenience store to mark its 160-year anniversary.
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NewsHull retailer reaps rewards of latest Premier store format
An innovative new Premier store in Hull is already turnover over £25,000 per week on healthy margins, thanks to its focus on food to go, premium coffee, on-trend categories and other modern footfall drivers.
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Features and analysisCountry pursuit
Small rural stores haven’t had an easy ride as challenges come at them from all sides. However, many are finding the future looks bright thanks to a strategy of investing in a diverse range of services, offering products that create a point of difference, and engaging with their community.
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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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NewsMcColl's ahead of schedule with Morrisons supply roll out
McColl’s Retail Group is set to complete its 2018 target of switching 1,300 stores to Morrisons supply, ahead of schedule.
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NewsOnly 9% of crimes result in a charge or summons
The proportion of crimes resulting in a suspect being charged or summonsed has fallen from 11% to 9%, with the figure even lower for incidents of robbery and theft, Home Office statistics suggest.
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NewsNisa retailer updates second store in Luton estate
Retailer Barry Patel has revamped his smaller Nisa store in Luton Marsh Farm Estate, with a greater emphasis on fresh and a new food-to-go section.
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NewsCRA 2018 winner set to buy second Budgens store
CRA 2018 winner Paul Gardner is set to buy his second Budgens store, in East Finchley, London.
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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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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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NewsLatest 'future proofed' Londis format fuels sales at Leeds store
Sales and margins at a Leeds-based Londis store have soared since converting to the symbol group’s latest ‘store of the future’ format.
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NewsNisa retailer raises business concerns during ministerial visit
Nisa retailer Sukhjinder Gill recently hosted small business minister Andrew Griffiths MP in his Burton-on-Trent store.
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association appoints new chief executive
The Scottish Wholesale Association has appointed experienced wholesale executive and retailer Colin Smith as its new chief executive.
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NewsScottish government launches DRS consultation
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on its proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), giving retailers the opportunity to voice their views on how the initiative should take shape.
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NewsPost Office to buy Payzone's bill payments business
The Post Office is set to acquire Payzone’s bill payments transaction business, subject to approval by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).