All Retail Insight articles – Page 9
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Features and analysis
Business rates holiday extended for Northern Irish retailers
Trade bodies have welcomed the extension but called for a full review into business rates
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Features and analysis
What are the key trends driving food to go?
IGD has identified five key trends that are driving recovery in the food to go category
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Features and analysis
HFSS guide for retailers launched by the ACS
The ACS has launched a new guide to help retailers navigate High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) regulations set to come into effect later this year
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Promotional Feature
How Fresh Thinking can make a difference to independent convenience stores
With the recent Covid-19 pandemic highlighting the importance of local convenience stores at the heart of their communities, competition in the sector has ramped up. Here, Nisa shows how a Fresh Thinking approach can benefit its partners and help maximise their performance.
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Dear Jac
Shrinking margins prompts range shake-up
Reduced margins have led to retailers reconsidering their confectionery range
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Features and analysis
Apprenticeship Levy reform urged by BRC
The BRC said the current Apprenticeship Levy system is “no longer fit for purpose”
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Features and analysis
Shopper confidence hits all-time low
IGD ShopperVista data found that shopper confidence has hit the lowest levels ever recorded
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Interviews and Profiles
How I set up a clothes drop in store to help the homeless
Big-hearted Bobby Singh has found a new way to give back to his community
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Features and analysis
Consumers to spend more on groceries and home delivery in 2022
Over a third of consumers expect to pay more for groceries in 2022, new research by NielsenIQ has shown
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Features and analysis
Demand for PMPs rise as financial concerns grow
Research from Lumina Intelligence found that demand for PMPs rose over the festive season
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Features and analysis
Rising costs will force stores to close says NFRN
Scottish NFRN president Ferhan Ashiq says a huge rise in overheads will force local stores out of business unless action is taken to protect them.
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Features and analysis
Savewell Direct buying group ceases trading
Durham Police is investigating an incident of internal fraud
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Features and analysis
Co-op Honest Value range made available to all Nisa retailers
The range has been rolled out to all Nisa partners as concerns around finances grow
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Features and analysis
Retailers concerned about price rise impact
Rising food prices and increasing costs could be a major blow to trading in 2022
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Features and analysis
‘Little and often’ buying habits may return
NielsenIQ has suggested that consumers may start buying ‘little and often’ to help ease financial pressure and reduce food waste
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Opinion
Convenience trends to watch in 2022
Lumina Intelligence’s Sarah Alhadeff looks at trends within the sector over the next year
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Interviews and Profiles
Retailers outline expansion plans for 2022
Acquisitions and refurbs are up for discussion as three retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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Interviews and Profiles
Looking ahead to 2022: Electric shock
Energy costs and retail pricing are up for discussion as top retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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Features and analysis
ACS launches women’s independent retailer network
The ACS has launched a new group which aims to act as a support network for women running independent convenience stores.
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Features and analysis
UK Food & Drink Shows to return in April 2022
The National Convenience Show, Farm Shop & Deli Show, Food & Drink Expo and The Forecourt Show will be held on 25-27 April 2022 at the NEC in Birmingham.