All articles by David Rees – Page 25
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NewsMorrisons aims for stable of 500 convenience stores
Morrisons could be operating as many as 500 convenience stores within a couple of years, the company’s head of small stores told delegates at the IGD Convenience Retailing conference last month.
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Blog
A tasty development
Such has been the success of local products that independents should be asking whether they can afford not to stock them, says editor David Rees.
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NewsTesco-owned One Stop opens 700th convenience store
Tesco-owned convenience store operator One Stop has opened its 700th store.
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NewsOne Stop expands franchise trial ahead of roll-out
One Stop has signed up five independent retailers to its franchise scheme, prior to a wider rollout early next year.
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NewsNisa makes key appointment as part of business restructure
Nisa Retail has recruited Vodafone’s head of retail Steve Leach to the newly-created position of business unit director for independents and specialists.
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NewsCheema family store opening exceeds first day targets
The Cheema family have opened their second store in Chelmsley Wood on the outskirts of Birmingham.
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NewsBestway looks to reward loyal symbol retailers
Bestway is upping its investment in the Best-One symbol group with a new cashback programme for retailers, designed to reward loyalty and encourage more disciplined participation within the group.
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NewsP&H extends chilled partnership with One Stop
Palmer and Harvey has signed a rolling agreement with One Stop to be the c-store chain’s chilled delivery operator.
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NewsMalcolm's brand to drive Cheema business expansion
Convenience Retailers of the Year the Cheema family are launching their own brand as part of a major expansion of the business.
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NewsCostcutter cries foul over missing Nisa deliveries
Costcutter retailers are crying foul over delayed Nisa deliveries at the peak of summer, as the Scunthorpe-based distributor hit record volumes twice in recent months.
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NewsScotmid reports flat half-year trading performance
Operating profit at Scotmid Co-operative was down slightly in the 26 weeks ended July 27 in the face a challenging retail trading environment.
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NewsEmarket promises savings to NFRN members
Online purchasing exchange Emarket.com has signed a deal with the NFRN to supply members with stock at discounted prices.
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NewsCostcutter on course for transition to new future
Costcutter is “ahead of where it wanted to be” by this stage and right on course for the full transition of the business to a new buy and supply arrangement next summer, according to chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer.
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NewsNew corporate identity for McColl's Retail Group
The parent company of McColl’s has changed its corporate identity to reflect the group’s strategy of focusing on convenience trading.
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Blog
Covering all bases
The Co-op’s lads’ mags ‘cover up’ ultimatum is a form of responsible retailing, says editor David Rees.
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NewsSpirits a big opportunity for c-stores, says First Drinks
Convenience store operators have a “fantastic opportunity” to increase spirits sales by updating their ranges to reflect the modern consumer, according to supplier First Drinks.
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NewsTechnology changing the game for wholesalers
Leading wholesalers gave suppliers an insight last week into how new technology and digital communication is transforming efficiency and relationships in the independent supply chain.
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Blog
Not to be tolerated
We need a clear signal from the government that retail and retailers are worth protecting from shoplifting, says editor David Rees.
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NewsAldi and Waitrose enjoy strong sales and market share growth
Discounters and quality food stores griow at the expense of mainstream rivals