All Post Office articles – Page 6
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Analysis & FeaturesASH sets out to wean indies off their reliance on tobacco
The group claims indies could make more money if they cut down on tobacco to focus on more profitable lines. Does it have a point?
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NewsScotmid Co-operative increases trading profit and turnover
The society said the “sluggish” economy and unfavourable retail landscape would be “a significant ongoing challenge”
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NewsYvonne Fennell joins Spar as retail development manager
Fennell spent more than 17 years as a business channel controller for lottery operator Camelot
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NewsMidcounties Co-op launches village under one roof concept
The format at its Stourport supermarket in Worcestershire could be rolled out to other premier branches next year…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat's behind the return of the independent butcher?
In 2016, after years of decline, the number of independent butchers went up for the first time on record
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NewsOne Stop trials Slack app to help franchisees communicate
Slack was chosen following the success of a similar system in use with One Stop company stores
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NewsChartman Retail adds to South West portfolio with 10th store
Chartman converted the store to a Spar fascia last month and work to improve the offering is underway
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My Alternative CVPriya Farish, Costa Coffee, on spilt milk and knitting
I was a Saturday girl in my parents’ Post Office shop working on the till
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NewsMedia Bites 14 April: Tesco, Premier Foods, WH Smith
There’s mixed coverage on Tesco’s return to annual profit this morning and the Premier Food is criticised as McCormick walks away.
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Comment & OpinionTesco faux farm names verges on being a dumb move
Tesco launching faux brand names for fresh food with a very British bucolic ring has caused such a kerfuffle
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Comment & OpinionPost Office changes are a mistake
Busy, viable and truly local businesses are having a gun held to their head
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NewsMcColl's to ramp up food to go offer after strong profit growth
The company’s food to go offer was “enhanced” in 148 stores during the year to 29 November 2015
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NewsKavanagh's opens latest refurbished Budgens
Kavanagh Group has reopened the newly refurbished Budgens store in Hinchley Wood
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NewsMcColl's expects to exceed 900 outlets in first quarter
McColl’s Retail Group continued to expand its convenience network over Christmas and expects to exceed 900 outlets
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NewsPost Office plans to go big on Sunday trading
The Post Office has set out ambitious plans to become the largest retail chain open on Sunday by the end of this year
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NewsYork's 'Bishy Road' crowned Britain's best high street
Bishy Road in York named best high street for 2015
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NewsCity Snapshot: Exchange rates cause double-digit profit and revenue drop at SABMiller
SABMiller has suffered a 12% drop in revenues in the six months to 30 September
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Analysis & FeaturesMark Price: the legend, legacy - and legwork for Rob Collins
As Mark Price signals his intent to take over as chairman of Channel 4, how will the MD of Waitrose be remembered?
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Comment & OpinionCan Mark Price switch channels?
It’s the end of an era. Or at least it soon will be. Mark Price, the MD of Waitrose, will step down in April, after nine years in the role.
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NewsMcColl's points to premium store "outperformance" despite sales dip
McColl’s strategy of concentrating on premium convenience stores has been vindicated, according to chief executive James Lancaster, despite a 2.3% fall in third quarter like-for-like sales.