All Supermarkets articles – Page 5
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NewsCo-op launches franchise pilot with forecourt operator MRH
The Co-op Group has broken with 170 years of tradition by launching itself into franchising.
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NewsScotmid opens revamped Gorebridge store
Scotmid Co-operative has reopened its Hunterfield Road store, in Gorebridge, after the community convenience store underwent a total transformation.
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NewsOne Stop Franchise reports 7% like-for-like sales growth
One Stop’s franchise model has proved its worth with the news that franchisees experienced an average growth in like-for-like sales of 7% and margin growth of 5% during the past financial year.
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NewsSainsbury's reports strong annual growth in convenience
Sainsbury’s has reported a sales increase of more than 6% in its convenience estate in its preliminary annual results, as it grew the number of Local stores by 41 to 605 over the year.
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NewsCentral England Co-op invests in store openings
The UK’s largest independent co-operative, Central England Co-op, will open three new convenience stores and three refits in a single day at the end of the month.
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NewsCo-op targets Wales with 12 new c-stores and refits
The Co-op has announced a £16m programme of food store openings and refits in Wales this year.
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NewsCentral Convenience Stores continues to expand
Central Convenience Stores has acquired its 116th store after snapping up a forecourt site in North Devon.
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NewsP&H signs three-year supply contract with Tesco
Palmer and Harvey (P&H) had extended its distribution contract with Tesco by three years, amid refinancing talks with tobacco manufacturers.
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NewsTesco fined £129m for false accounting practices
Tesco has been fined £129m by the Serious Fraud Office over false accounting practices between February and September 2014.
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NewsDiscount chain 99p Stores enters administration
High street discount chain 99p Stores has entered administration less than two years after being bought by Poundland.
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NewsIrish forecourt group Applegreen continues UK expansion
Republic of Ireland petrol forecourt retailer Applegreen is continuing to grow its presence in the UK.
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NewsSainsbury's posts 7% rise in Q4 convenience sales
Sainsbury’s convenience business delivered total sales growth of nearly 7% in the fourth quarter, when the group opened 10 Sainsbury’s Locals, the retail giant has reported.
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NewsMorrisons opts to roll out c-store offer with Rontec forecourts
Morrisons and Motor Fuel Group (MFG) have ditched their convenience store trial, and the supermarket group has instead opted to roll out Morrisons Daily with Gerald Ronson’s Rontec group of forecourts.
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NewsAldi and Lidl hit record grocery market share
Discounters Aldi and Lidl now account for more than 12% of UK grocery sales for the first time, according to new Nielsen data.
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NewsMcColl's posts 1.9% decline in like-for-like annual sales
McColl’s Retail Group has announced a 1.9% decline in like-for-like sales for the year to 27 November 2016, with its premium stores performing better than its standard convenience stores.
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NewsMorrisons to pilot new c-store offer and revive Safeway brand
Morrisons is set to pilot a new convenience store offer in partnership with Palmer & Harvey, while reviving the Safeway brand as a wholesale range for independent retailers.
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NewsSupermarket bosses raise concerns over inflation
Tesco and Sainsbury’s leaders have issued a stark warning over the rising costs of inflation, warning over the possible impact on the industry and consumers.
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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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NewsThe Co-operative reveals 'Irresistible' premium range
The Co-operative is launching a new premium own brand food and drink range named ‘Irresistible’.
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NewsNew M&S service delivers from store to door in one hour
Shoppers can now order a wide range of groceries from their local Marks and Spencer (M&S) store and have them delivered within one hour.