All Costcutter articles – Page 10

  • Costcutter
    News

    Cleaner, fresher feel for Costcutter fascia

    2012-05-26T00:00:00Z

    Costcutter has given its original Costcutter fascia a new look, just days after launching the Kwiksave brand.

  • Bhavesh Parekh opening Kwiksave
    Analysis and Features

    Costcutter begins a new era with Kwiksave

    2012-05-19T11:53:00Z

    Colin Graves is no longer involved, but Costcutter owner Bibby Line Group have resurrected the Kwik Save name as a convenience outlet. So what can we expect and where does it fit in?

  • Bhavesh Parekh
    News

    Costcutter ready to push Kwiksave

    2012-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Costcutter is set to roll its new Kwiksave fascia out to more retailers following the official opening of the first store last weekend.

  • Kwiksave logo
    News

    Costcutter's first Kwiksave

    2012-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Costcutter’s first Kwiksave has opened in Little Lever, Bolton.

  • Comment and Opinion

    After DBC and R&M Swaine, we need some good news about jobs

    2012-04-07T00:00:00Z

    At very long last, the political pawn that was the hot pasty is no longer dominating the headlines…

  • COSTCUTTER
    News

    Bibby seizes full control of Costcutter

    2011-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Transport and logistics giant Bibby Line Group has taken full control of Costcutter. Bibby bought a 51% stake in the c-store chain in 2007 and revealed in September that is was close to finalising a deal for the remaining stake.

  • COLIN GRAVES COSTCUTTER
    Profiles and QandAs

    Costcutter's Colin Graves: ‘Bring on the next 25 years!’

    2011-09-17T00:00:00Z

    As Colin Graves celebrates Costcutter’s 25th anniversary, he explains to Simon Creasey why he’s selling up to Bibby Line

  • MY COSTCUTTER
    News

    Bibby in line to become sole Costcutter owner

    2011-09-16T00:00:00Z

    Bibby Line Group is close to finalising a deal that would see it become the sole owner of Costcutter. The transport and logistics giant, which bought a 51% stake in the symbol group in 2007, is expected to seal the deal within six months for an undisclosed sum.

  • News

    Costcutter in record spend on TV adverts

    2011-08-20T00:00:00Z

    Costcutter is to advertise on digital TV channels for the first time. The symbol group, which celebrates its 25th anniversary next month, kicks off a TV campaign on Monday across ITV2, ITV3, Sky News, Sky1, Sky2, MTV, Living and the Food…

  • News

    Bibby acquisitions fuel record results in 2010

    2011-06-18T00:00:00Z

    Costcutter's owner Bibby Line Group has posted record annual results on the back of three acquisitions in its distribution arm.Operating profits rose 46% to £40.8m on sales up 6% to £1.16bn in the year to 31 December, while Bibby...

  • KWIK SAVE
    News

    Costcutter hatches plan to bring back Kwik Save fascia

    2011-06-06T00:00:00Z

    It was a household name known for its cheesy 'Top Brands at Rock Bottom Prices' TV ads, but also for its long and drawn-out ­collapse into administration four years ago. But now the Kwik Save name could be set for a return to Britain's...

  • News

    Costcutter enters Africa with store in Morocco

    2011-05-28T00:00:00Z

    The Costcutter fascia is set to make its debut in Africa through a joint venture between three UK retailers, The Grocer can reveal. Sunstar Group, Thothaal Group and Payless Group each of which own a number of Costcutter stores in London...

  • COSTCUTTER-APRIL
    News

    Costcutter will make Nisa decision by 2012

    2011-04-02T00:00:00Z

    Costcutter will decide by the end of the year whether it is to extend its decade-long distribution deal with Nisa-Today's. The contract ends in 2014 and the pair have been in talks over an extension since the summer.

  • COSTCUTTERS
    News

    Costcutter provides seasonal booze plan

    2010-12-11T00:00:00Z

    Costcutter is ensuring both its retailers and consumers are geared up for Christmas by bringing out two festive leaflets. The eight-page full-­colour Christmas Alcohol guide provides retailers with tips on making the most of Christmas...

  • NISA-LOCAL
    News

    Nisa members energised by Graves furore

    2010-10-16T00:00:00Z

    he spat between Nisa-Today's and its largest member, Costcutter, has made the buying group stronger than ever, its members have claimed. Nisa-Today's this week held its annual retail conference in Portugal. Members said the group was more...

  • COSTCUTTER-STORE
    News

    Graves ‘reserves right’ to return to Nisa board

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Costcutter chairman Colin Graves has backtracked on his shock resignation from the board of Nisa-Today's, as the convenience giant posted a 7.4% jump in full-year sales this week. Graves sensationally quit from the board of Nisa-Today's...

  • NEIL TURTON COLIN GRAVES
    News

    Nisa sticks to its guns in face of Costcutter’s latest assault

    2010-10-09T00:00:00Z

    Colin Graves’ resignation from the board of Nisa-Today’s has brought the long-standing feud with Costcutter back to boiling point, says Beth Phillips

  • News

    Nisa board row turns nasty as Graves quits

    2010-10-02T00:00:00Z

    Relations between Nisa-Today's and Colin Graves hit rock bottom this week as the chairman of its biggest member, Costcutter, publicly attacked the buying group and resigned from its board of directors.In an emotive speech to retailers at...

  • MURCO-FORECOURT
    News

    Costcutter in the frame to buy up Murco estate

    2010-09-11T00:00:00Z

    A deal for the sale of forecourt retailer Murco is close to completion, The Grocer can reveal. Property agent Christie & Co has been instructed to act on behalf of a party interested in acquiring the business, which was put up for...

  • News

    Staycations help sales at J&J Wilson

    2010-08-21T00:00:00Z

    A combination of Brits holidaying in the UK and new store openings have boosted full-year sales at J&J Wilson.The retailer, which runs 55 Costcutter stores in holiday parks across the UK and is ranked number 45 in The Grocer's Top 50...