All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 33
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Features and analysisConcerns over Nisa rebates due to supply issues
Retailers have expressed concern over rumours that Nisa won’t be paying out rebates for this quarter.
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Features and analysisMcColl’s to focus on Morrisons Daily offer
McColl’s plans to have a 350-site Morrisons Daily estate by November 2022.
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Features and analysisPayPoint to remove exclusivity clauses from retailer contracts
PayPoint is to remove exclusivity clauses from its contracts following an investigation by energy regulator Ofgem.
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Features and analysisBestway Retail to sell off more stores in second phase of Project Endeavour
Bestway Retail has instructed Christie & Co. to sell 22 of its stores.
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Features and analysisElectronic shelf label trial success for Scotmid Co-op and Southern Co-op
The technology is to be rolled out in 23 stores across both co-operatives.
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Features and analysisInside Central England Co-op’s new £1.85m store
The Warsop store will trial scan and go technology and is powered by 100% renewable energy.
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Features and analysisBooker HGV drivers considering strike action over pay row
HGV drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead depot are to be balloted on industrial action over a pay dispute.
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Features and analysisHorizon victims to receive compensation
Any postmaster that has had their conviction overturned could receive interim compensation of up to £100,000.
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Features and analysisHFSS regulations will hit one in five convenience purchases
Proposed restrictions on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products could impact one in every five purchases in convenience stores.
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Features and analysisMore time needed for retailers to make HFSS changes
The planned HFSS restrictions have been delayed to October 2022 however that is still not enough time, insists ACS.
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Interviews and ProfilesSingh’s Premier unveils new shopper zone concept
Premier has debuted its new zone concept at Singh’s in Sheffield.
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Features and analysisSainsbury’s to close wholesale division
Sainsbury’s decision to close its entire wholesale division puts an end to the partnership with Simply Fresh
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper and PayPoint strengthen ties following £6.6m investment
Snappy Shopper is to use funds raised to help convenience retailers take on dark stores.
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Features and analysisClarity needed on relaxation of Covid-19 measures
Confusion over the relaxation of measures has led to frustration for the retail sector.
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Features and analysisGovernment to extend HGV drivers’ hours in a bid to ease supply chain pressures
HGV drivers’ hours will be temporarily extended from 12 July until 8 August.
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Features and analysisWhat does the Morrisons deal mean for convenience?
With Morrisons recommending a £6.3bn offer, we look at the impact a deal could have on the convenience sector.
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Features and analysisVimto to revive Slush Puppie brand in the UK
Vimto has reached an agreement with Slush Puppie owner J & J Snack Foods Corp to distribute the brand in the UK.
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Features and analysisHome Affairs Committee urges new offence to protect retail staff
The government and Home Affairs Committee are at odds over sentencing for offences against shop workers.
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Features and analysisIllicit cigarette trade cost the UK £2bn in 2020
A new report by KPMG found that illicit cigarettes cost the UK government £2bn in lost revenue.
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Features and analysisPolice ordered to do more to protect retailers at wholesale depots
The home secretary warned police to offer better protection for retailers while at wholesale depots or “answer to her”.