All Convenience articles – Page 160
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NewsACS vote paves way for multiples to become members
Multiples will now be able to join the Association of Convenience Stores following a vote for their inclusion by its members.
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NewsFull review of business rates announced by Osborne in Autumn Statement
The government will conduct a full review of the structure of business rates, although it will not report until the budget in 2016.
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NewsIndie grocery sector gets behind Small Business Saturday
ACS, Today’s Group and Londis are all backing Small Business Saturday 2014.
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Analysis & FeaturesMcColl's reports solid numbers but investors want more
When McColl’s floated in February it was one of the few early year IPOs that did not garner a euphoric reception. Despite its solid full-year sales this morning, wary investors will be feeling vindicated by their caution.
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NewsPremier recruits 250 new stores in eight months
Booker’s symbol fascia Premier has added 250 new stores to its estate in the past eight months.
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NewsThe Co-operative Group acquires seven stores from Musgrave GB
The Co-operative Group has snapped up seven stores operated by Musgrave GB operator Kash Jaffar.
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NewsThe Co-op releases results of 'Have Your Say' survey
More than half of shoppers would be more likely to shop at The Co-operative Group’s food stores if it lowered its prices, the society’s long-awaited Have Your Say survey has revealed.
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NewsOne Stop to take franchise format to Scotland
One Stop is taking its new franchise format into Scotland for the first time, John Miller head of franchise operations, has revealed.
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News'Gourmet' self-service food concept to launch
What is claimed to be the UK’s first gourmet self-service food concept – a giant dispensing unit aimed at high-footfall locations - is set to be unveiled next week.
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Analysis & FeaturesLED there be light! The Grocer’s lighting campaign starts here
A few years ago, the outlook for LED lighting was dim. Eye-wateringly expensive, lacking backing from the major electronic…
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Analysis & FeaturesMasterclass: How easily can a convenience store switch the lights?
On the face of it, switching in-store lighting to LED bulbs is a no-brainer because it saves even the smallest stores mone…
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NewsConviviality teams up with Scotmid for Scottish franchise
Scotmid Co-operative is poised to become Conviviality Retail’s exclusive Scottish franchise early next year.
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NewsP&H sets target of 100 sites for Central Convenience Stores
Central Convenience Stores – the c-store chain acquired by Palmer & Harvey in 2012…
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons committed to convenience stores, despite setbacks
When Morrisons group property director Terry Hartwell resigned last month it was no surprise to see him replaced by…
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Analysis & FeaturesChange for the better? P&H reflects on 'transformation'
“Transformational.” That’s how Palmer & Harvey describes the past 18 months…
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NewsHigh-profile Costcutter retailer Paul Cheema joins Nisa
High-profile Costcutter retailer Paul Cheema has left the symbol group for Nisa.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Eastern Europe is making an impact on UK grocery retail
Poles make up the second-biggest immigrant group in the UK. With more Eastern Europeans following in their wake, what has been their impact on grocery retail?
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Analysis & FeaturesFamily Shopper: how convenience discounting is a family trade
Booker has ambitious plans for Family Shopper, its fledgling discount convenience fascia…
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NewsWH Smith enjoys full-year profit boost despite falling sales
WH Smith shares jumped by 3.5% in early trading after the newsagent group posted an 8% increase in full-year pre-tax profit.
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NewsNisa appoints Heidrick & Struggles to find new CEO
Nisa has kicked off the search for a successor to CEO Neil Turton by appointing headhunters Heidrick & Struggles…