All articles by Simon Banks – Page 3
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NewsBest-one ranked third best c-store brand in Which? survey
Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Iceland have come out on top in a Which? Supermarket consumer satisfaction survey, while Best One performed strongly in the convenience category.
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NewsUK family spend on eating out reaches five-year high
Families are spending more on eating out than at any time in the past five years (£45.10 per week), while weekly spending on alcohol and tobacco has fallen to below £12 for the first time, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsBusiness rates income predicted to reach £23.8bn by 2018
Business rates income is forecast to rise from £22.4bn in 2015-16 to £23.8bn by 2018, according to figures published by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
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Products In DepthPetcare: It's reigning cats and dogs
Customers want the very best when it comes to feeding and treating their pets, with premium food and treats commanding big sales.
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NewsCereals contain ‘shocking’ levels of sugar, study finds
Breakfast cereals contain ‘shocking levels’ of sugar with some containing a third of a young child’s recommended daily allowance, according to a new study by pressure groups.
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NewsAldi becomes the UK’s fifth largest grocer
Aldi is now Britain’s fifth largest supermarket after increasing market share by 0.6 percentage points to clinch fifth place ahead of the Co-operative for the first time, according to Kantar Worldpanel figures.
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NewsRetailers lose over £2m in sales of courgettes
Retailers lost more than £2m in sales of courgettes alone last month, according to IRI Retail Advantage, as poor growing conditions in southern Europe led to widespread shortages.
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NewsGrocery shoppers now expect product quality above all else
Product quality is now the most ‘critically important’ to shoppers followed by great customer service, according to the latest ‘Shopper Stock Take Index’ from independent shopper research agency, Shoppercentric.
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NewsNational Living Wage drives up retail costs by nearly 4%
Retail operational costs have risen by 3.9% in quarter four last year against the same period in 2015, the fastest rate in two years, according to Retail Economics.
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Products In DepthHousehold and paper: When the gloves are off
With competition from the discounters growing, offering good-value household products in appropriate pack sizes is key for c-store retailers
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NewsCo-operative revamps tuna sourcing policy
The Co-operative has unveiled a new tuna sourcing policy that extends its own commitments and “holds big brands to account”.
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NewsFewer retailers selling e-cigarettes to children
Most retailers who sold electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) to underage customers in previous test purchases are now fully compliant with the law, according to a new report from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).
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NewsShop theft climbs to highest volume since 2003
Shop theft has increased annually by 5% according to the Office for National Statistics, the highest volume since the introduction of the National Crime Recording Standard in 2003.
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Features and analysisLED lighting: Look on the bright side
Modern LED lighting can not only slash electricity use but ensure your goods are seen in their best light. Here’s what you need to know.
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NewsRetailers back ACS' calls for rural action plan
Rural convenience retailers have backed the Association of Convenience Store’s (ACS) calls for the government to introduce an action plan to relieve business pressures.
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NewsPlans for Welsh tobacco register should be scrapped, says ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for plans for a tobacco register in Wales to be scrapped while giving evidence to the Health, Social Care and Sports committee on the Public Health Wales (PHW) Bill.
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NewsFife store teams up with SGF to deliver healthy eating class
Fife convenience store Greens of Markinch yesterday (Wednesday) teamed up with the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) to educate over 300 children from Markinch Primary School on healthy eating.
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Product NewsBabease reveals vegetable-led baby food
Babease, the British baby food brand, has unveiled a new generation of vegetable-led organic products.
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NewsCentral England Co-operative installs 90 defibrillators
Central England Co-operartive has installed 90 defibrillators in the heart of the local community, with hundreds more planned for later this year.
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Features and analysisAre you open to everyone?
Stores that are fully accessible can attract new customers, create a loyal customer base and see their sales ramp up as a result.