All High Street articles – Page 79
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NewsThorntons profits jump 60% as fmcg focus pays off
Thorntons has announced a 60.4% increase in full-year profits as its pledged to grow its global business to rebalance the company away from UK retail to become an international fmcg firm.
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NewsUK convenience stores evolving services to keep pace: ACS
UK convenience stores are evolving their offer to keep pace with shopper needs, The ACS 2014 Local Shop Report has revealed.
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NewsBig DL app to offer real-time deal alerts to shoppers
An app is launching in October that aims to “transform” local shopping by sending real-time deal alerts to consumers…
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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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NewsRetailers could lose out under Riot Act reform, warns ACS
Small retailers hit in future by riots such as those that took place in the summer of 2011 may lose out on compensation if their turnover is too high, the ACS has warned.
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NewsThorntons spearheads Christmas plans with Snowman and Gruffalo
Thorntons is pinning its Christmas hopes on an expansion of its The Snowman and The Gruffalo licences
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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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NewsGreggs on course for first half profit jump
Greggs expects to post a 40% rise in first half operating profit after sales rose by 3.1%
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NewsBRC shelves business rates alternatives proposals
The BRC has shelved its proposals for alternatives to the business rates system, including a radical plan for a new energy tax, after admitting that it is too soon to be suggesting a format for a ready-made replacement.
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NewsMajestic Wine opens new depot to power expansion
Majestic Wine will open a new distribution centre in Hemel Hempstead on Monday…
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Comment & OpinionHigh streets minister Brandon Lewis defends government action
Sir: Your recent article (‘High street contest a gimmick says Labour,’ The Grocer, 21 June, p8) is as cynical as it is mis…
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NewsQD Stores opens its first Thingmebobs in Swaffham
QD Stores has opened its first Thingmebobs store since acquiring the discount chain in January 2013…
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NewsBritain's best high street competition a 'gimmick'
The government has been accused by of “tinkering around the edges” with “gimmicks” for best high street…
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NewsBritain’s best high street sought in new competition
The government is to launch a competition to find the best high street in Britain, as part of a new branding exercise by high streets minister Brandon Lewis.
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Comment & OpinionRates reform dashed
Westminster has been accused of being a zombie government of late and, certainly, there was little sign of ministers springing to life to tackle the issue of business rates reform yesterday.
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NewsMinisters reject wholesale changes to business rates system
The government has strongly rejected calls that business rates are not fit for purpose and should be replaced with a new system.
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NewsCo-op, M&S and Boots send high street support for 29 towns
Leading retailers and businesses are to give their support to 29 towns in the latest stage of high street rescue efforts…
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NewsB&M Bargain valued at £2.7bn after pricing IPO
Discount retailer B&M Bargains will be worth £2.7bn when it floats on the London stock exchange next week…
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NewsBoots drops evening meals to focus on healthy 'food for now'
Boots has called time on its trial of evening meals and expanded its food for now range instead…
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NewsCosta MD's taskforce calls for long-term high street plans
A government taskforce led by Costa Coffee MD Jason Cotta has called on towns to launch new five-year plans…