All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 56
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NewsACS sets out agenda to Chancellor ahead of Budget
The Association of Convenience Stores has set out its agenda to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget, highlighting long-term business rates reform, tackling the £1.3bn annual cost of duty fraud and minimising the negative impact of employment costs for small shops.
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NewsLondis adds fresh produce lines to SmartBuy range
Londis has added seven new fresh produce lines to its SmartBuy value range.
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NewsMiddlesbrough retailer wipes out the local competition
Middlesbrough retailer Bay Bashir has halved the local competition after buying the neighbouring Spar store and closing it down.
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NewsBudgens to focus on expanding retail estate
Budgens is set to focus on expanding its estate as its two concept stores reported double-digit sales growth since reopening.
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NewsScotmid Co-operative opens first food to go provision
Scotmid Co-operative has opened its first food to go provision at its Ratho Station store near Edinburgh.
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NewsAppleby Westward rolls out new epos system
Appleby Westward, the South West Spar distributor, has begun a £500,000 roll out of a progressive new epos system for its retailers.
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NewsACS publishes food safety and hygiene guide
The Association of Convenience Stores has published a new guide on managing food safety and hygiene as part of its Assured Advice scheme.
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NewsTesco under investigation over supplier treatment
The Groceries Code Adjudicator has launched an investigation into Tesco over suspicions it has treated its suppliers unfairly.
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NewsBeware illegal alternatives to banned lagers, retailers warned
Retailers looking to replace banned superstrength lager products need to be cautious about replacing them with duty-evaded replacements, the Federation of Wholesale Distributors has warned.
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NewsMinisters tell councils to deliver town centre retail investment
Ministers have told council planning officers to use powers in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to deliver retail investment in town centres.
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NewsScotmid Co-operative raises £135,000 for blood cancer charity
Scotmid Co-operative has raised £135,000 for the blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan and is on target to raise £200,000 by September 2015.
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NewsSupermarkets to face fines for breaching suppliers code
Supermarkets will soon face fines of up to 1% of their annual turnover for treating their suppliers unfairly.
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NewsMinisters urged to publish plain packaging consultation report
The government has been urged to publish the report in its 2014 plain packaging consultation “without further delay” as well as regulations on the forthcoming legislation.
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NewsWaitrose to open 14 new supermarkets and c-stores
Waitrose is planning to open 14 new shops across the UK in 2015, including seven little Waitrose convenience stores.
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NewsTesco names 43 store closures across UK
Tesco has named the 43 stores it will close as part of its plans to reinvigorate the business.
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NewsGovernment tightens rules on pub conversions to c-stores
Retailers hoping to convert pubs listed as assets of community value (ACVs) into c-stores will soon have to submit a planning application.
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NewsBudgens retailers welcome rebate U-Turn and new strategy
Budgens store owners have expressed their relief and renewed confidence in the brand after Musgrave GB performed a U-turn on plans to scrap its retailer rebate scheme.
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NewsBlakemore Wholesale looks to expand Lifestyle Express estate
Blakemore Wholesale is looking to expand its Lifestyle Express estate by launching in-depot Retail Club areas to promote the brand and its offering.
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NewsBudgens wins top award for Discover the Taste sirloin steak
Budgens has won a top award for its Discover the Taste sirloin steak.
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Alcohol retailers instructed not to sell high strength lagers
Alcohol retailers have been instructed not to sell 500ml cans of Kestrel Super, Skol Super and Carlsberg Special Brew after the products were found to encourage excessive consumption by the Independent Complaints Panel.