All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 30
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NewsTobacco giants to secure P&H future ahead of takeover
Imperial Brands and JTI have agreed to financially support Palmer and Harvey ahead of a takeover by Carlyle, a buyout firm, C-Store understands.
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NewsSainsbury's trials Amazon Go-style checkout-free app
Sainsbury’s is testing an app which enables customers to bypass the checkout by scanning and paying for their items using their mobile phone, echoing Amazon Go’s checkout-free concept.
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NewsShoppers need more nutritional product information, poll reveals
Only 39% of consumers feel well-informed about the nutritional content of food and drink products they consume, with ready meals faring particularly poorly, according to new research.
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NewsBestway eyes foodservice growth with rebrand
Bestway Wholesale has revamped its foodservice arm to deliver a “more personal service” for its customers, including Best-one retailers looking to offer a foodservice operation.
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NewsCostcutter launches Halloween-themed Independent campaign
Costcutter is set to launch a new integrated Halloween-themed campaign for its Independent own brand range.
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NewsMRH continues expansion with Peregrine Retail acquisition
Forecourt operator MRH has acquired Peregrine Retail, which operates five sites in the South West, as it continues its expansion across the UK.
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NewsAldi announces 13.5% rise in annual sales as profit declines
Aldi’s rapid market growth continues unabated after announcing a 13.5% rise in sales in 2016 and committing to 70 new store openings next year.
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NewsToday's Group appoints Darren Goldney as managing director
Today’s Group has announced the appointment of former Coca-Cola and Palmer & Harvey executive Darren Goldney as managing director.
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NewsBlakemore Wholesale opens eighth Bmorelocal store
The eighth store trading under Blakemore Wholesale’s premium Bmorelocal fascia has opened in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
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Features and analysisDublin: The cutting edge
Dublin is leading the way in convenience retailing. C-Store takes a tour of the city’s stores to find out what the UK can learn from Ireland’s best.
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NewsGlobal call to standardise food date labels by 2020
A network of 400 of the world’s largest manufacturers and retailers have issued a call to action to standardise food date labels globally by 2020 in a bid to slash food waste.
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NewsACS raises concerns over tobacco 'track and trace' plans
The Association of Convenience Stores has raised concerns about the impact on retailers of proposals to track the progress of legitimate tobacco products through the supply chain.
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NewsMPs relaunch inquiry into reducing bottle waste
Parliament has turned its attentions once again to reducing waste created by disposable coffee cups and plastic bottles, which the Association of Convenience Stores has warned could result in a deposit return scheme.
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NewsCouncils under pressure to distribute business rate relief
The government is set to expose local authorities that have not distributed business rate relief funds to small businesses.
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News80% of parents look for low sugar products, survey reveals
A new survey has revealed that 80% of parents regularly look for low or no-sugar products for their families, yet 30% are unable to find these products in store.
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NewsBank of England issues new £10 polymer note
The Bank of England today issued the new £10 note, joining the £5 note in the first series of polymer banknotes.
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NewsMotor Fuel Group set to add 17 new sites to estate
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is set to add 17 sites to its fast-expanding network of forecourts.
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NewsNisa lorry named after shopper's late father
A Norfolk shopper has paid tribute to her late father by naming a Nisa lorry after him as part of the group’s 40th birthday celebrations.
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NewsScottish government announces bottle deposit return scheme
The Scottish government’s decision to roll out a bottle deposit return scheme will adversely impact small stores, retail associations have warned.
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NewsMRH acquires South West Spar group Chartman Retail
Forecourt operator MRH has acquired independent Spar group Chartman Retail, which owns 11 sites in the South West.