All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 7
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NewsCo-op Group opens 30 new stores over Christmas period
The Co-op Group is opening 30 new stores across the UK over the Christmas period as part of a £25m-plus investment.
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NewsMSPs call for more details on proposed Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have called for more detail from the Scottish government on its proposed Deposit Return Scheme, including further clarity on handling fees and manual returns.
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NewsMcColl’s announces sales decline following “challenging year”
McColl’s Retail Group has announced a 1.9% decline in total annual sales following “another challenging year” for the business, but like-for-like sales remained level (0.0%).
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NewsBlakemore Retail signs up 68 company-owned Spar stores to water refill app
Blakemore Retail has registered 68 of its company-owned Spar stores on the Refill app, which enables people to search for places where they can fill up water bottles for free and avoid the need to buy a plastic bottle.
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NewsMost grocery shoppers influenced by brands’ eco policies, says Kantar
More than three-quarters (77%) of UK grocery shoppers have switched, avoided or boycotted certain products - or would consider doing so in the future - because of the brands’ environmental policies, according to new research by global analyst firm Kantar.
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NewsNisa launches Co-op lunchtime meal deals for members
Nisa has introduced a Co-op-branded £3.50 lunchtime meal deal for its retailer members.
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NewsIndependent retailers’ investment levels decline by 24% over past year
Convenience stores’ investment levels have fallen by nearly a quarter over the past 12 months, according to new Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) research.
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NewsScottish proposals to devolve business rate powers to councils slammed
A vote by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to hand control of business rate powers to local authorities has been criticised by retail groups, who have warned of the impact on c-stores.
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NewsMajority of UK adults plan to use cash for Christmas gifts and treats
Six in 10 people (59%) who celebrate Christmas are likely to us cash when purchasing gifts or treats over the festive period, according to new research underlining the importance of access to cash.
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NewsNisa urges retailers to sign up to fast-growing food waste app
Nisa is encouraging its members to sign up to a fast-growing app that helps retailers reduce food waste, recover costs for unsold stock, and potentially gain new customers.
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NewsRetailer Jerry Tweney sells Budgens store after declaring “mission complete”
Long-standing retailer Jerry Tweney has sold his rural Budgens store near Cheltenham after declaring “mission complete” in returning the store to its “good old days” and achieving profitability in two-and-a-half years of ownership.
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NewsSpar distributor Appleby Westward acquires c-store group Denovo Retail
Appleby Westward, the South West Spar distributor, has acquired 17-site c-store group Denovo Retail Limited for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsGeneral Election: Retailers urged to host store visits with local candidates
The Association of Convenience Stores is urging independent retailers to host store visits during the General Election campaign with their local candidates to communicate the important contribution convenience stores make to their communities.
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NewsNisa retailer Dan Brown to become youngest ever SGF president
Nisa retailer Dan Brown is set to become the Scottish Grocers Federation’s (SGF) youngest ever president when he succeeds Asim Sarwar next year.
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NewsRetailers urged to be “answers-ready” online amid rise in high street internet searches
The number of online requests for information on high street stores increased by 19% last year, underlining the need for retailers to be “answers-ready” on the internet, according to new research.
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NewsFood inflation eases as overall shop prices drop, BRC-Nielsen reveals
Food inflation eased to 1.4% in November from 1.6% in October, with fresh food inflation at its lowest since March, according to new data.
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NewsUK branded coffee shop market lags behind Europe amid Brexit uncertainty
The rate of branded coffee shop openings in the UK slumped to 0.9% in the last 12 months, compared to 3.4% growth across Europe, according to extensive new research.
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NewsKeyStore and SGF launch children’s fruit loyalty scheme
Scottish symbol group KeyStore has joined forces with the Scottish Grocers Federation’s Healthy Living Programme to launch a fruit loyalty scheme for children.
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NewsGeneral Election: Tories top C-Store poll with just 26% of vote
An exclusive C-Store poll of retailers’ voting intentions has revealed little enthusiasm for any of the political parties, with the Conservatives topping the list with the backing of just 26% of respondents.
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NewsGeneral Election: All parties target business rates in bid for high street retail vote
The future of business rates has emerged as a key policy focus for the main political parties ahead of the General Election on 12 December.