All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 77
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NewsConvenience stores cash in on declining basket sizes
Convenience stores have a massive opportunity to take advantage of declining volumes at the top four multiples as smaller basket sizes gain in popularity, Nielsen said last week.
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NewsHenderson Group announces turnover rise and profit dip
Henderson Group, the Northern Ireland Spar distributor, has announced a 9.6% rise in turnover but a slight decline in profit following a £17m investment programme.
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News50p minimum unit raises fears of further price hikes
Plans in Scotland for a 50p per unit minimum alcohol price could create a more level playing field but will ultimately result in premium price rises while failing to reduce alcoholism, retailers have warned.
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NewsMission management and social media are the future, says HIM
Convenience stores need to focus on mission management and increasing their online presence, according to HIM client director Tara Benjamin.
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NewsACS slams ministers over 'work harder' comments
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has lambasted ministers for telling businesses to stop complaining and work harder.
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NewsScotland set for 50p minimum alcohol price
The Scottish government has announced that the minimum price for alcohol will be 50p per unit.
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NewsGroceries watchdog included in Queen's Speech
Legislation aimed at ensuring supermarkets deal fairly and lawfully with suppliers has been included in the Queen’s Speech.
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NewsStore owners set to invest in the future
The number of c-store owners looking to invest in their businesses has risen significantly over the past three months, according to a new survey.
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NewsScottish retailers welcome minimum pricing lifeline
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has welcomed an amendment to the Alcohol Minimum Pricing Bill which will see the legislation expire after six years unless parliament agrees it should continue.
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NewsACS and NFRN launch legal challenge against OFT
The OFT’s decision to deny a further review of the news industry is the subject of a joint legal challenge by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN).
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NewsGovernment receives nearly 400 Portas Pilot bids
The government has received bids from 371 towns to become one of 12 ‘Portas Pilots’ to help revive their high streets.
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: No appetite for Sunday trading shake-up, government concludes
The government’s analysis of its recent consultation on Sunday trading revealed a lack of appetite for relaxing the regulations, even among large grocery stores, C-Store can reveal.
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NewsFamily businesses wanted for BBC Two series
Television producers are looking for convenience stores to appear on a BBC Two series which aims to turn around the fortunes of family-run businesses.
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NewsMinister says town centres will be safe
Ministers have sought to reassure retailers that town centres will be protected by the latest planning regulations.
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NewsJames Hall unites with bakeries for bread deliveries
Spar’s wholesaler for the north of England has teamed up with two bakery suppliers to deliver fresh bread to stores every day.
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Features and analysisNCS 2012: Review
The NCS returned to Birmingham NEC at the end of March, providing food for thought and inspiration
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NewsTesco Express plans defeated by Kent villagers
A Kent village is claiming victory over Tesco after the multiple scrapped plans to convert a former pub into an Express store amid local opposition.Tesco had planned to convert the site in the village of Herne, but locals objected to the proposal due to the village’s conservation status and the ...
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NewsCo-op Group to roll out contactless payment for Olympics
The Co-operative Group is extending its contactless payment technology to more than 200 outlets within the M25 in time for the Olympics.
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NewsFlower sales in bloom
Flower sales blossomed in the run-up to Mothering Sunday, reflecting an overall upward trend in the category, retailers have told C-Store.