All Convenience articles – Page 160
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NewsJonathan James sells Soham Budgens to Asda
High-profile indie Jonathan James has sold his 7,000 sq ft Budgens store in Soham, Cambridgeshire, to Asda….
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NewsCostcutter migration to P&H begins early in Northern Ireland
Costcutter retailers in Northern Ireland are to start migrating from Nisa to Palmer & Harvey four months earlier than planned as part of its new buy and supply deal.
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NewsCamelot builds on Scratchcard success with 10,000 new terminals
Camelot is rolling out 10,000 new standalone Scratchcard terminals this year as it looks to tap into the growth of Scratchcard sales.
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NewsGT News profits soar
CTN operator GT News has reported a 13.8% increase in profits as it reaps the rewards of its ongoing store reorganisation …
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NewsMcColl's to repeat Christmas Day openings after successful 2013
McColl’s Retail Group plans to open more stores on Christmas Day this year following a successful trial last year…
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NewsOne Stop chief urges suppliers to raise game in c-store sector
Suppliers need to start taking the convenience sector more seriously by creating dedicated teams…
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ProfilesSymbol group switching - the why and how
What factors should indies consider when deciding which symbol group to join?…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Dalton Philips any closer to delivering for Morrisons?
Last March, The Grocer ran a feature asking 10 burning questions facing Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips ahead of the retailer…
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Analysis & FeaturesSwitching fascias: is it worth the effort?
Retailers who switched symbol groups claim the move boosted profits and sales. So why aren’t more doing it?…
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Analysis & FeaturesOne Stop's next stop: a franchised future
One Stop now has its sights firmly set on franchise. CEO Tony Reed explains why it’s not a Tesco shadow brand…
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NewsMinimum wage hike would hit small businesses, trade warns
Trade associations have warned chancellor George Osborne that above-inflation increases in the national minimum wage will hurt small businesses.
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NewsDavid Sands returns to retail with Nisa c-store in Glenrothes
David Sands, who sold his eponymous c-store chain to The Co-operative Group in January 2012, is back in business.
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NewsNFRN agrees to meet new PDF chairman to tackle service issues
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents is to meet the new chairman of the Press Distribution Forum.
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NewsCo-op food sales bounce back over Christmas period
The Co-operative Group has posted like-for-like sales growth of 1% over the key festive period, fuelled by its c-store estate,
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NewsNjoy e-cigarettes hit 2014 with new listings and ad campaign
Leading US e-cigarette maker Njoy has secured a raft of new listings as it looks to grab a greater share of the growing UK market.
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NewsCanned sprouts sales soar as Brits seek convenient Christmas
Convenience is trumping tradition as a growing number of Brits get set to serve canned sprouts with Christmas dinner…
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Analysis & FeaturesIllicit tobacco: it's time to take a stand
As previously law-abiding indies are tempted, the illicit tobacco trade is growing again…
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NewsAlfred Jones boosted Tesco/One Stop share by 0.02%, says OFT
One Stop’s acquisition from Alfred Jones was cleared because the deal would increase Tesco’s share by a mere 0.02%.
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging will 'put burden on retailers'
The government’s decision today to open a new review into plain packaging for tobacco has been met with dismay by retail groups, amid claims it will put added burdens on small retailers.
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NewsPost Office delivers £20m upgrade plan for rural outposts
The Post Office is launching a £20m investment programme for rural subpostmasters.