All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 3
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Features and analysisUnitas adds Direct Line Supplies to member roster
Foodservice distributor Direct Line Supplies Ltd has joined Unitas
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Features and analysisRetailer frustration over illicit tobacco trade
A retailer roundtable, held by JTI and Convenience Store, revealed major frustration over continuous illicit tobacco sales
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Features and analysisCalls for Tobacco Track and Trace data to be shared with police
The National Business Crime Centre is calling for Tobacco Track and Trace technology to be made available to policing in order to crack down on the illicit tobacco trade
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Features and analysisNisa’s Making a Difference Locally makes £250,000 available for latest Heart of the Community Awards
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity has launched its largest Heart of the Community Awards round ever with £250,000 available for ‘stronger communities’ initiatives
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Features and analysisSpar launches new customer competition
Spar UK has launched a new way for shoppers to win discounts on all own label products
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Features and analysisLegislation on tobacco and vaping unveiled in King’s Speech
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will prohibit anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 from legally buying tobacco products
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Features and analysisRetail sector welcomes crime legislation plans in King’s Speech
The industry has welcomed the announcement in the King’s Speech that legislation to make the assault of a retail worker a specific offence will move forward
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Features and analysis'Balanced approach' needed for minimum wage increases
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged a balanced process that takes into account businesses as well as employees when setting out the new minimum wage
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Features and analysisUKVIA calls for vape discussion with new Government
The UK Vaping Industry Association has written to new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting, asking for a meeting to discuss vaping and its place in a smoke-free UK
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Features and analysisM&S renews focus on convenience channel with expansion and renewal plan
M&S plans to open 10 new sites and renew 50 others this year
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Features and analysisConvenience market value tipped to reach £49.4bn in 2024
Stronger household spending power is predicted to drive growth in the convenience channel this year
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Features and analysisNisa Express format hits 50 store milestone
Trident Ottershaw Service Station was switched to Nisa in October 2023, before undergoing a full refurbishment
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Features and analysisInside Parfett’s latest The Local store in Hull
The Local estate is expected to reach 100 stores in 2024
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Features and analysisRetail tipped to score ahead of England’s semi-final clash with the Netherlands
England’s semi-final match against Netherlands in Euro 2024 is expected to generate more than £350m in revenue as the majority of fans watch the game from the comfort of their home
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Features and analysisCo-op to open seven EG On The Move sites as part of franchise agreement
Co-op has signed a new franchise agreement with EG On The Move to open seven sites over the summer
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Features and analysisConvenience stores key to promoting local growth
New research from the ACS has highlighted the importance of the sector in local communities
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Features and analysisThe Fed urges focus on retail crime by new government
The Federation of Independent Retailers is calling for “action and not just words” when it comes to protecting independent retailers and their communities from crime
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Features and analysisRetailers urged to engage with new MPs by the ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on retailers to use the election result as an opportunity to engage with their MPs
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Features and analysisLabour Cabinet: Who is responsible for the issues that affect retailers?
With Labour taking a clear majority in government, retailers need to know who is at the helm of the areas that are relevant to them, and what are the goals for the party?
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Features and analysisNisa highlights challenges facing independent retailers
Nisa managing director Peter Batt has called attention to the challenges facing independent retailers and their importance to the wider economy