All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 31
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NewsNew proposals aim to reduce roadworks disruption
The government has announced proposals aimed at significantly reducing disruption caused by roadworks.
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NewsNew Parliamentary Group targets illicit tobacco trade
A group of MPs and Peers have formed a new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) aimed at tackling the illicit tobacco trade.
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Features and analysisPremier Saxon Fields Store, Andover
Mayur Patel was used to challenges, trading in Tesco Town. Then fire struck and he had to rebuild his business. Now Tesco could be his future.
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NewsSimply Fresh set to expand 'foodvenience' fascia
Simply Fresh is set to expand its new ‘foodvenience’ small format fascia which focuses overwhelmingly on foodservice and food to go.
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NewsCostcutter retailers promised "formal announcement soon"
Costcutter retailers have been promised a formal announcement on the future of the group, relating to “exciting opportunities on the table”.
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NewsBolton retailer completes switch from Costcutter to Spar
Baz Jethwa has completed his transformation from Costcutter to Spar retailer after relaunching his Campbell Street, Farnworth site in Bolton last weekend.
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NewsMobile contactless transactions soar by 336% in value
Spending via mobile contactless transactions soared by 336% in the first six months of 2017, according to new data from Worldpay.
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NewsAmazon launches Instant Pickup service in US
Amazon has launched a two-minute click and collect service in the US, with Prime members able to order hundreds of items including food and drinks products.
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NewsEx BP boss to replace Central Convenience Stores directors
Palmer and Harvey has announced management changes to its fast-growing chain Central Convenience Stores (WS Retail), with former BP trading director Andy Davis set to fill the shoes of managing director Steve Wilkinson and commercial director Tony Start.
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NewsNumber of supermarket promotions falls to a 10-year low
The number of supermarket promotions has fallen to a 10-year low as a result of pressure on UK retailers to be more transparent in their pricing, according to a new report by industry analysts IRI.
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Features and analysisThe draw of the small store
There’s nothing small about the allure of stores under 1,000sq ft. C-Store looks at how retailers can sweat the space of a limited area.
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NewsP&H pledges to improve service levels
Palmer & Harvey has assured retailers that service levels will improve after store owners complained of “appalling availability” over the summer.
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NewsNumber of plastic bags issued by retailers plummets
The number of plastic bags issued by large retailers in England dropped by 83% in the 12 months to 6 April 2017 compared with the year before the 5p charge was enforced.
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NewsGroceryAid helps record number of people
A record amount of people turned to GroceryAid for assistance in the 12 months ending 31 March 2017, the industry charity has announced.
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NewsShoplifting incidents up 10% as police numbers fall
The number of recorded shoplifting incidents increased by 10% in the year to March 2017, new figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal.
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NewsUK inflation unexpectedly falls in June
The UK’s inflation rate fell to 2.6% in June from 2.9% in May, according to official statistics.
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NewsSupermarkets in global decline as online and discounters grow
The global market share of supermarkets and hypermarkets is shrinking, with the decline especially pronounced in the UK, as the ‘new order’ of discounters and e-commerce takes hold, according to Kantar Worldpanel research.
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NewsConviviality Retail posts -1% drop in like-for-like annual sales
Conviviality Retail has announced a -1.0% decline in like-for-like sales in its franchisee stores for the year to 30 April 2017, with total sales increasing 6.1%.
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NewsHigh street footfall rises by 0.9% in June
High street footfall increased by 0.9% in June on the previous year as retailers benefited from the arrival of summer, according to the latest BRC-Springboard footfall monitor.
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NewsTesco and Booker merger faces in-depth investigation
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred the proposed merger between Tesco and Booker for an in-depth investigation after concluding that shoppers could face “worse terms” in more than 350 areas across the UK.