All Convenience articles – Page 153
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NewsSpar International sees emerging markets power ahead
Spar has blamed pressure on consumer spending for a 1.8% decline in UK retail sales in the year ending 31 December 2013.
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NewsMillie's Cookies eyes convenience sector
Millie’s Cookies plans to offer standalone units in c-stores as part of a strategy to expand into new formats…
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NewsNorth East Convenience Stores adds two Bargain Booze stores
North East Convenience Stores opened two Bargain Booze stores this week in North Tyneside and South Shields…
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NewsSainsbury's to rack up double century of c-stores in London
Sainsbury’s is set to open its 200th Sainsbury’s Local convenience store in London next week…
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Comment & OpinionConvenience is sacred, but also full of sacred cows
In our first-ever Convenience Report, we’ve examined the channel’s growth from every conceivable angle…
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Analysis & FeaturesAn inconvenient truth: is convenience really growing?
The convenience sector is booming. Or is it? When you interrogate the numbers a little harder a different picture emerges…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow smaller packs and greater muscle can deliver in convenience
The convenience channel is of growing importance to suppliers? What are the challenges? And who’s doing the best job?…
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Analysis & Features7-Eleven: does history beckon again for global c-store giant?
The 7-Eleven story reads like a history of innovation in convenience. What chance of a UK return?…
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Analysis & FeaturesHot 100: the UK's hottest convenience store postcodes
The Grocer reveals the 100 ‘hottest’ locations for c-stores in the UK, plus the ‘best fit’ multiple retailer….
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NewsUK convenience market grows as multiples overtake indies
The UK convenience market will grow in value from £37bn to £49bn by 2019, the IGD has predicted.
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NewsCamelot reports Lotto sales back in growth after relaunch
Sales of the National Lottery’s flagship Lotto game returned to growth following its relaunch last year.
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NewsLabour’s minimum wage overhaul would threaten local shops: ACS
Labour’s plans to overhaul the minimum wage to make it closer to average earnings would “threaten” local shops, the Association of Convenience Stores has warned.
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NewsMusgrave profits fall as it writes down €131m in GB business
Musgrave Group has reported a 16% fall in pre-tax profits for the year to 31 December 2013 on the back of a disappointing performance in its GB operations
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NewsGreggs sales rise as store refurbs gather pace
Greggs has predicted a “satisfactory” financial year in 2014 after total sales rose 4% for the 17 weeks ending 26 April.
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NewsCamelot boss Dianne Thompson steps down after 14 years
Camelot CEO Dianne Thompson CBE is stepping down after 14 years leading the National Lottery company.
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NewsPot Noodle BBQ Steak aims to sizzle in Brazil-themed campaign
Unilever has launched a £2m marketing push for Brazilian BBQ Steak Pot Noodle flavour.
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Comment & OpinionThe Co-op heads to the pub
The Co-op is building stores on 54 pub sites - but it’s aiming to co-exist with existing pubs, it says.
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NewsBooker slammed by wholesalers for supplying BHS Food
Booker has been accused of failing to support indies following its decision to supply products to BHS…
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NewsDiscounters fill the gaps on ‘resilient’ high street, study finds
A massive expansion of discount stores on the high street has led to it outperforming retail parks and shopping centres in the recovery, according to a new report by Deloitte.
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NewsOne Stop relaunches own-brand chilled range with meal deal
One Stop has relaunched its chilled range with more than 100 new products, new packaging and a new evening meal deal.