All Convenience articles – Page 144
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NewsC-store chain McColl's renegotiates £100m credit facility
Convenience specialist McColl’s has secured a £100m refinancing package to enable it to increase the rate of its post-IPO expansion.
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Comment & OpinionChanging Nature of our Shopping Habits: shift underlined
The combative tones of John Humphrys and his co-presenters on Radio 4’s Today programme are part of the morning ritual…
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Comment & OpinionM Local sale is a sad end for a great concept
Our news editor reminisces over one of the best convenience stores he ever visited - the first ever M Local
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NewsMorrisons reported to be on verge of M Local sale
The sale would see Greybull Capital take control of roughly 150 convenience stores
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NewsWilson Retail swaps out 'let down' Nisa for One Stop deal
A leading Nisa retailer is leaving for One Stop after being “let down” by the buying group…
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NewsOne Stop snaps up Nisa member Wilson Retail
Nisa member Wilson Retail is moving its eight-strong convenience store estate to One Stop.
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NewsLondis 2020 sees 400 new retailer sign-ups
Initiative provides a single set of retailer terms and store standards across the Londis estate
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NewsBrits put off convenience stores by 'lack of healthy options'
Convenience stores stand to lose substantial trade by failing to offer shoppers healthy options, Him! research shows…
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Comment & OpinionFree parking: an unfair advantage for the supermarkets
Disillusionment with UK supermarkets grows apace, but free parking still gives them one crucial, unfair advantage
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NewsSunday trading hours consultation: industry reaction
The proposals have proven controversial in some sectors, especially with smaller traders
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NewsGovernment launches six-week Sunday Trading consultation
The government has today launched a consultation on its plans to relax current Sunday trading laws by giving local areas the power to allow large shops to open for longer
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Analysis & FeaturesNisa hits the road in fight to restore profitability
Out on the road, CEO Nick Read has found members supportive
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NewsOne Stop Franchise owners to convert second Birmingham store
Two One Stop franchise owners are poised to open their second outlet under the fascia…
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NewsMcColl's confident in premium c-store plan despite flat sales
McColl’s Retail Group boss James Lancaster believes the retailer’s convenience-led strategy has been vindicated…
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NewsShoppers back national living wage but worry about higher prices
An overwhelming majority of consumers welcome the national living wage - but they are concerned food prices might rise as a result
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NewsPayPoint admits it has lost touch with retailers
In a letter to The Grocer, the payment services company vows to improve relations with its retailers
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Analysis & FeaturesPaypoint row: Time to think outside the box?
Market conditions have forced PayPoint to cap commissions, it claims. That’s rubbish, say independents. So what happens next?
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NewsNew retailer reward program at Londis
New ‘Cool’ initiative doubles the standard discount on all fresh food purchases
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NewsConvenience shopping then and now: key stats from the Co-op report
The Co-operative Group has published a retrospective on convenience retailing over the past 50 years
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Comment & OpinionSunday Trading: who will benefit and who will suffer?
Opening the doors to longer trading hours on a Sunday may provide a shot in the arm to Tesco’s ailing superstores, but it will be Asda that benefits the most