All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 40
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NewsConviviality Retail franchisees receive reward shares
Conviviality Retail franchisees have received the first tranche of shares as part of the group’s franchisee incentive plan (FIP).
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NewsNisa appoints Peter Hartley as new chairman
Nisa has appointed Peter Hartley as its new chairman following the resignation of Christopher Baker on 2 September.
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News90% of English shoppers bring own bags to supermarkets
Around 90% of people in England now take their own bags with them when food shopping as a result of the 5p plastic carrier bag charge, new research has revealed.
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NewsBusiness rates to fall in most regions in England and Wales
Retailers in most regions in England and Wales will see a decrease in their business rates bills under the revaluation of business rates, according to headline figures published by the government.
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News87% of students prefer to pay with cards over cash
Nearly nine in 10 students prefer to pay for goods using debit and credits, either through contactless or Chip and Pin, according to new research.
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News'Free from' market to surge as Britons opt for specialised diets
The value of the ‘free from’ category could be as high as mineral water within two years due to the growing proportion of Britons who now avoid certain ingredients in their diets, according to Nielsen.
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NewsTrade bodies slam "unjust" business rates proposals
A coalition of trade bodies has urged the government to abandon “unjust” changes to the business rates appeals system that could leave businesses over-paying tax by 10% or more for several years.
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NewsCo-operative posts first half store sales growth
The Co-operative Group has announced 3.1% like-for-like sales growth in its Food business in its interim first half results, driven by the performance of its convenience stores.
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Features and analysisLakes & Dales Co-operative Keswick
Less than a year ago Lakes & Dales Co-operative Keswick was knee-deep in flood water. Yet now it is once again a thriving store valued by its close-knit community, with trade up thanks to an extension and investment in new chillers and freezers.
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NewsMPs to dig deep for roadworks campaign
C-Store’s Works Must Pay campaign - which calls for compensation for small businesses affected by roadworks - gained further momentum this week after MPs pledged to raise the issue in Parliament.
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NewsSmall business rate relief in Wales made permanent
The Welsh Government has announced that its small business rate relief scheme will be extended for 2017-18 and made permanent in 2018.
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NewsMorrisons reports sales growth as turnaround continues
Morrisons has announced a third consecutive quarter of like-for-like sales growth as its turnaround continues.
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NewsBusiness rateable values to decrease in most UK cities
Retailers in 11 out of 14 UK cities will see their average rateable values decrease in the 2017 business rates review, according to analysis from commercial property group CBRE.
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NewsACS launches apprenticeship scheme with Centrepoint
The Association of Convenience Stores has teamed up with Centrepoint, the charity supporting young homeless people, to offer apprenticeships in the convenience store sector.
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NewsAmazonFresh expanded to cover 190 London postcodes
The number of Greater London postcodes covered by AmazonFresh has more than doubled to 190 since its launch in June, Amazon has announced.
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NewsContactless payment overtakes cheques for first time
Use of contactless payment has overtaken cheques in the UK for the first time, according to new research from Mintel.
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NewsConsumer confidence improves following post-Brexit slump
Consumer confidence improved in August following a post-Brexit slump the previous month, according to new figures.
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NewsRegistration numbers issued for alcohol wholesalers
The first registration numbers for alcohol wholesalers under the new Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS) have been issued by HM Revenue and Customs.
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Features and analysisFresh thinking
Mike Greene, ex CEO of the short-lived My Local chain, recently lamented the quality of the independent sector’s fresh offer. Do retailers believe his assesement is accurate, or are symbol groups catching up with the supermarkets?
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NewsMan jailed for murder of Glasgow store owner
A man who admitted to the religiously-motivated murder of Glasgow store owner Asad Shah has been jailed for life.