All Convenience articles – Page 151
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Analysis & FeaturesCan WH Smith defy the short-sellers?
The short sellers are again targeting WH Smith, but analysts believe structural trends are finally moving in the newsagent’s favour.
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NewsBOSS hits back at minister’s comments on forecourt crime
The British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) has hit out at comments made by crime minister Norman Baker in which he claimed forecourts encouraged fuel theft by not insisting on prepayment at pumps.
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Analysis & FeaturesFood to go doesn't have to mean soggy pastry
There’s plenty of competition, but convenience stores are still managing to turn heads with fancy food-to-go offers…
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NewsUnderage tobacco sales tackled by JTI pilot scheme
Retailers across the North West are tackling underage tobacco sales through a £400,000 pilot scheme funded by manufacturer JTI.
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News99p Stores unveils first coffee and bakery concept store
Single price discounter 99p Stores has opened a new concept store featuring an in-store bakery and coffee to go.
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NewsSpar South Africa acquires 80% stake in BWG Group
Spar South Africa has bought an 80% stake in Irish Spar wholesaler BWG Group.
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NewsMotor Fuel Group buys Murco
Motor Fuel Group has acquired Murco from Murphy Oil for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsPlain tobacco packs consultation: health groups and traders respond
The government’s consultation on draft regulations for plain tobacco packs closes today. Here’s what traders and health groups had to say.
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NewsSpar boosts own-label range with dessert selection
Spar has added seven own-brand desserts to its range.
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NewsWaitrose to open first railway station store in London
Waitrose will open its first railway station store on August 19 at King’s Cross as the company continues to focus on the convenience travel market.
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NewsHigh streets enjoying convenience retail resurgence, report claims
High streets are experiencing a “retail resurgence” due to the convenience culture sparked by austerity Britain, a government report claimed today.
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NewsBestway mulls indie pharmacy wholesale
Bestway is hoping its acquisition of Co-operative Pharmacy will help it become a wholesaler for independent pharmacies…
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NewsJames Lancaster 'no longer retiring' from McColl's
McColl’s Retail Group founder James Lancaster has declared he is “no longer retiring”…
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NewsMcColl’s sales up as Lancaster splits off chairman role
McColl’s Retail Group has reported a 2.1% increase in half-year like-for-like sales, and revealed founder James Lancaster is to fully focus on his role as chief executive.
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NewsOne Stop franchise stores trial portable label printers
One Stop is trialling portable printers that allow its franchise retailers to print off reduced labels on the spot…
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NewsMRH Retail plans 10 more Subway concessions on its forecourts
MRH Retail has become the latest indie forecourt operator to join forces with Subway…
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NewsNisa hails delivery on time rate running at over 96%
Delivery rates have hit record levels at Nisa…
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NewsWorld Cup fails to grow food sales
The World Cup could not arrest the decline in food and drinks sales fell in June, according to the BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
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NewsMcColl's launches Plus loyalty scheme
Convenience chain McColl’s Retail Group has launched a loyalty card scheme called Plus.
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Comment & OpinionSmall shop, big opportunity
The Co-operative Group has launched a mobile top-up shop that will act as a temporary store when one of its shops is being refurbished