All Symbol Groups articles – Page 9
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NewsNisa announces double-digit sales rise in latest format stores
Nisa stores that converted to the latest Evolution format over the past 12 months have enjoyed an average sales rise of 11.8%, according to the symbol group.
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Features and analysisNisa Southend Victoria, Essex
Less than a mile from the seaside, Nisa Southend Victoria has the benefit of both a railway station entrance and a street entrance, and owner Mitul Patel takes full advantage with an offer that appeals to visitors, commuters and locals.
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NewsBudgens recruits 70 new stores and expands into the North
Budgens is in “great shape” after recruiting 70 stores in the past year and expanding in to 12 new counties, according to brand director Mike Baker.
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Product NewsDaily Deli overhaul for NI Spar and Eurospar retailers
Spar’s Daily Deli range has been relaunched in Northern Ireland following a multi-million pound wholesale partnership.
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Features and analysisThornton’s Budgens, Belsize Park
Owner Andrew Thornton discusses his vision to eliminate plastic packaging in store, and urges the backing of manufacturers and retailers.
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NewsThornton's Budgens outlines plastic-free vision
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton believes his Belsize Park store will be “virtually” plastic-free within three years and has challenged retailers and manufacturers to follow suit in his vision to reduce plastic packaging.
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NewsSpar managing director Debbie Robinson to step down
Debbie Robinson is stepping down as Spar’s managing director to take the helm of the Central England Co-operative, after current chief executive Martyn Cheatle retires in May 2019.
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Product NewsThree new desserts added to Spar own brand
Spar has unveiled a new range of dessert pots, in a move to drive growth in the continental desserts sector.
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Product NewsRevamped packaging for Spar fruit juices
Spar is giving its juice range a fresh facelift, with a new-look packaging design to showcase the products’ taste credentials.
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Product NewsSpar boosts soup offer with new tubs
Spar is hoping its new range of soups will help retailers appeal to shoppers this autumn and winter.
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NewsThornton’s Budgens introduces innovative plastic-free zones
High-profile Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton has introduced dedicated plastic-free zones for more than 1,700 products in his Belsize Park store, North London.
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Product NewsSpar unveils range of Christmas products
Spar has revealed its plans for Christmas 2018 including a revamped mince pie and spirits range, as well as new POS materials.
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NewsSpar revamps water bottle range to cut plastic use
Spar has announced it is revamping its water bottle range in a bid to reduce single-use plastics.
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Product NewsSpar spices up ready meal offer with Tex Mex range
Spar is adding five new Tex Mex-inspired products to its range of ready meals, to tap into demand for American-style food.
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Product NewsSpar launches three new premium spirits
Spar is set to tap into the trend for premium and dark spirits, with the launch of three new products.
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NewsCJ Lang to shake up Spar estate following strategic review
Scottish Spar retailer and distributor CJ Lang is set to sell eight stores and open three additional sites over the next 12 months.
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Features and analysisCostcutter Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
A year after his 1,600sq ft store’s £100,000 refit and Shopper First rebrand, owner Sagar Patel has seen weekly turnover increase to an impressive figure.
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NewsUniversity of Sheffield store signs up with Nisa
The Village Store at the University of Sheffield has signed a new partnership with Nisa.
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Features and analysisSpar Market, Pwllheli, Wales
Just over a year ago Conrad Davies embarked on a major revamp of his 3,000sq ft store in Pwllheli in Wales, relaunching it as the first Spar Market store.
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NewsBay Bashir enjoys instant rewards after Go Local switch
Middlesbrough retailer Bay Bashir has enjoyed an immediate sales and margin boost after switching his five stores to Parfett’s Go Local fascia a month ago.