All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 49
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NewsAlcohol wholesaler registration scheme delayed
The launch of the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRC) application process has been delayed until January 1 2016.
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NewsSpar set to launch 12 Deals of Christmas campaign
Spar is set to launch its first ’12 Deals of Christmas’ campaign, offering shoppers promotions and money-off deals every week from October.
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NewsInvestment falls as retailers prepare for National Living Wage
The introduction of next year’s National Living Wage has already dented investment levels in the convenience sector, according to new research by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsLondis announces winner of £50,000 competition
Londis’ £50,000 store development prize has been awarded to retailer Natalie Lightfoot of Solo Convenience Store in Glasgow.
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NewsNearly half of UK shoppers visit Aldi or Lidl
Almost 50% of UK grocery shoppers are now visiting Aldi or Lidl every month as the discounters continue to gain market share at the expense of the multiples, according to new research from Nielsen.
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NewsResponses flood in for Sunday trading consultation
The government has received a “significant number of responses” from a variety of stakeholders to its consultation on devolving Sunday trading powers to councils.
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Features and analysisThe buzz about local
C-Store looks at where the market for local products is heading and how retailers can best capitalise on the trend.
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NewsMy Local chief Mike Greene outlines new chain's ambitions
The newly-created My Local chain will operate in the space between the independents and multiples, with an emphasis on local and fresh, chief executive Mike Greene has told C-Store.
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NewsSunday trading: Survey of council chiefs highlights issues
A survey of local authority chief executives has revealed that plans to devolve Sunday trading rules locally would benefit out of town stores over high streets and town centres.
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NewsSunday trading: Proposals fail government's family test
The government has failed to apply the family test to its plans to liberalise Sunday trading regulations, according to research commissioned by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsNisa to supply My Local in £1bn five-year deal
Nisa has announced it will supply My Local, the new c-store group acquired from Morrisons, in a five-year deal worth up to £1bn.
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NewsMorrisons to close 11 supermarkets as profits fall
Morrisons is set to close 11 supermarkets after announcing a 35% decline in first half profits to £117m.
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NewsIndustry veteran behind deal to acquire Morrisons' M Local chain
Industry veteran Mike Greene is behind a deal to acquire Morrisons’ convenience store chain M Local.
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NewsP&H announces double digit annual profit increase
Palmer & Harvey has announced an 11% increase in gross profit to £215m for the year ending 4 April 2015.
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NewsConservative MP upbeat about defeating Sunday trading plans
Plans to change Sunday trading rules will not become law if politicians and the public voice their opposition to the proposals, a Conservative MP has told C-Store.
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NewsScotland's minimum pricing plans "anti competitive"
Scotland’s plan for minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol has suffered a potential setback after the European Court’s top lawyer said it would distort competition between producers in Member States.
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NewsBooker's acquisition of Musgrave GB approved
The Competition and Markets Authority has approved the sale of Musgrave GB to Booker, with completion of the acquisition expected on or before 14 September.
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NewsSpar aims to drive own brand with TV ads and new products
Spar is promoting eight headline products in a series of TV ads and sponsorship this autumn - alongside new launches - as it seeks to capitalise on recent growth in own brand sales.
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NewsBudgens expands fish range with new supplier
Budgens has expanded its range of fresh and breaded fish after taking on new supplier Kirwin Bros.
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NewsSupermarkets' sales volumes fall for first time in 2015
Sales volumes at the UK’s leading supermarkets have fallen year-on-year for the first time since early December 2014, according to latest Nielsen data.