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Parfetts planning for more growth from Go Local programme
Parfetts is aiming to recruit a further 150 stores into its symbol and retail club operations this year as it continues to grow its footprint into new geographical areas.
Jamie Davison heads up new recruitment drive for Costcutter
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) is embarking on a major recruitment drive focused on explaining the key benefits of joining the symbol group through member and shopper testimonials.
BWG grows c-store sales in Ireland, but Appleby Westward falls back
Irish Spar wholesaler BWG grew turnover by 6.2% to €1.5bn in the past year, according to financial results published by South African parent company The Spar Group (TSG).
Bestway adds premium coffee to Best-one own labels
The Best-one and Best-one Inspired own label ranges have been extended with the launch of five premium coffee variants.
Bestway Retail poised to leverage key demographic mapping data
Bestway Retail has completed its UK-wide demographic mapping exercise, allowing its franchise and symbol group retailers to leverage key insights into which ranges, promotions and operational models offer the best fit for specific postcode locations.
Redevelopment fuels sales uplift at Cheshire Nisa store
A Nisa Local store in Cheshire is enjoying growing sales, following the completion of a takeover and redevelopment last year.
Simply Fresh unveils ‘unpacked’ design to encourage plastic reduction
Simply Fresh has launched an initiative that aims to remove all packaging from the front of its stores.
Nisa store reopens at University of York following makeover
A Nisa store at the University of York has reopened following the completion of a makeover in time for autumn.
Co-op Group invests £2.75m in two stores in north Wales
The Co-operative Group is set to reopen two food stores in north Wales as part of a £2.75m investment.
Central England Co-op announces “steady” first half results
Central England Co-operative has announced a 1.6% increase in sales in the face of a “highly challenging” market in its interim first half trading results.
Spar and Scottish FA extend women’s football partnership deal
Spar has announced a new partnership with the Scottish FA, which will see further support for girls’ and women’s grassroots football across the nation.
Lancashire Nisa store reopens after £150,000 investment
A Nisa Local store in Lancashire has reopened following the completion of a £150,000 refurbishment.
Central England Co-operative to open new store in Calow, Derbyshire
Central England Co-operative is set to open a new store in Derbyshire.
Newcastle University to open first Co-op franchise store in North East
Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) is working with the Co-op Group to open its first franchise store in the North East.
Yorkshire Nisa store enjoys sales boost following fresh-focused refit
A family-run Nisa store in Yorkshire has enjoyed a boost in average basket spend and overall sales since its chilled offering was increased as part of a recent store refit.
Best-one launches new ‘Core Rewards’ rebate initiative
Bestway’s symbol group Best-one has launched a new initiative offering retailers a 5% rebate on selected products.
Simply Fresh teams up with Next for pop up food market
Simply Fresh has partnered with clothing brand Next to launch a pop up food market in Solihull in August.
Nisa Local store opens in Hull with latest Evolution format
A newly-built Nisa Local store in Hull has opened on the site of a derelict parade of shops that was gutted by a fire last year.
West Midlands family opens Nisa store on site of former business
A Nisa Local store in the West Midlands has opened under the ownership of Pal Singh, more than 30 years after his father sold his business on the site.
Nisa to lure retailers with incentives on Independents’ Day
Independent retailers will be offered financial incentives to join Nisa on 4 July, to mark the group’s support for Independents’ Day UK.
McColl's appoints new chief commercial officer
McColl’s has announced the appointment of Richard Crampton to the newly-created position of chief commercial officer.
Nisa store in Dorset converts to latest Evolution format
A Nisa Local store in Dorset is set to reopen following the completion of a makeover in time for summer.
Shoppers still opting for brands in the convenience sector
Own-label is struggling to make any significant headway in the convenience sector despite improvements in appearance and product quality, according to exclusive research from MCA Insight & HIM.
Premier named as shoppers' favourite convenience store
Booker’s symbol group Premier was named The Shoppers’ Favourite Convenience Retailer at the 2019 HIM Awards on Thursday.
Premier celebrates 25-year milestone with consumer prize offers
Booker’s largest symbol group Premier is celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer with a host of special offer deals and consumer prize competitions.
Londis celebrates 60 years with programme of new deals
Londis is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with a host of promotional activity including consumer prize draws.
Lawrence Hunt Spar store reopens with local butchery concession
A Lawrence Hunt Spar store in Leyland, Lancashire, has reopened with a local butchery concession following a £300,000 revamp.
One in six products sold via Nisa now Co-op branded
Co-op own brand products now account for 16% of all Nisa sales volume, or one in six products sold, the group has reported.
Costcutter unveils next phase of Shopper First programme
Costcutter Supermarket Group (CSG) has unveiled the next phase of its Shopper First programme in an effort to drive retailers’ sales.
Nisa signs supply deal with garden centre chain Dobbies
Nisa has signed a deal with UK garden centre chain Dobbies, which is seeking to make more of its new ‘Foodhall’ offer and the growing top-up shopping opportunity in 35 of its stores.