All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 25
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NewsCo-op Group trials 'shop, scan and go' app
The Co-op Group is trialling an app-based solution to enable shoppers to bypass the till and check-out all products on their phone.
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NewsIndies expect quick wins from Booker-Tesco merger
Booker-affiliated retailers are expecting some quick wins from the wholesaler’s merger with Tesco, which came into effect this week.
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NewsIndustry challenged to cut calories by 20% by 2024
Food manufacturers and retailers have been challenged to slash the calorie content of popular products by 20% by 2024.
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NewsIndependent retailers driving sales in Big Freeze
Quick-thinking independent retailers are going the extra mile to drive sales amid the freezing weather conditions affecting most of the UK.
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NewsTesco and Booker shareholders vote in favour of merger
Tesco and Booker shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the merger of the two companies, which is now set to complete on 5 March.
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NewsEast of England Co-op trials water refill stations
East of England Co-op has replaced 500ml still water plastic bottles with a water refill station at two stores as part of a ‘bottle for life’ trial.
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NewsFresh food price inflation 'slowed significantly' in February
Fresh food price inflation “slowed significantly” in February as overall shop prices continued to decline.
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NewsForecourt operator MFG acquires MRH for £1.2bn
Motor Fuel Group has acquired MRH for approximately £1.2bn, creating the UK’s number one forecourt operator in terms of sites.
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NewsTesco and Booker shareholders set to vote on merger
Tesco and Booker shareholders will vote on Wednesday on whether to approve the merger of the two companies.
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NewsScotland recommends 50p minimum unit alcohol price
The Scottish government has confirmed it will recommend a 50p minimum unit price for alcohol when the legislation is introduced on 1 May.
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NewsIndustry warning over decline in EU immigrants coming to UK
The continued decline in EU immigrants coming to the UK is increasingly taking its toll on the UK retail and food sectors, industry representatives have warned.
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NewsCentral England Co-op to ban energy drinks to under-16s
Central England Co-op is the latest multiple retailer to announce plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to under 16s.
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NewsCMA opens investigation into Co-op's takeover of Nisa
The Co-op Group’s takeover of Nisa will not be cleared until April 20 at the earliest, the Competition and Markets Authority announced today (Thursday).
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NewsNisa forecourt store opens after five-month redevelopment
A Nisa forecourt store in West Yorkshire has reopened following a five-month redevelopment project.
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NewsCostcutter retailers upbeat about Co-op future
Many Costcutter-affiliated retailers are growing in optimism ahead of the upcoming supply deal with the Co-op Group.
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NewsCo-op and Nisa 'in the dark' on CMA decision
The Co-operative Group has admitted it does not know when it expects regulatory clearance of its proposed takeover of Nisa, with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) yet to launch an investigation into the deal.
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NewsCouncils still failing to deliver business rate relief
Six local authorities have failed to provide business rate relief from government funds made available nearly a year ago.
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NewsBargain Booze trials Instant Win promotional campaign
Bargain Booze is trialling its first Instant Win promotional campaign in over 500 stores.
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NewsChannel Island c-stores to switch to Morrisons Daily
Dozens of convenience stores on the Channel Islands will be switched to Morrisons Daily sites under a franchise and supply agreement between the multiple and SandpiperCI, the largest retailer on the islands.
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NewsSouthern Co-op expands estate with three new stores
The Southern Co-op has opened three new stores over the past couple of weeks, with local charities each receiving £1,000 ahead of annual partnerships with the stores.