All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 57
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NewsPremier retailer Jai Singh to switch to Go Local Extra
Sheffield retailer Jai Singh is switching from Premier to Parfetts’ Go Local Extra format.
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NewsSupermarket sales volumes up for first time since July 2013
Sales volumes at the UK’s leading supermarkets have increased year-on-year for the first time since mid-July 2013, according to new data from Nielsen.
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NewsNewsagents and sub postmaster groups in "positive" merger talks
The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) and the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) have held “positive” talks about forming an alliance.
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NewsMPs urge ministers to activate GCA's power to fine retailers
MPs have urged the government to activate the Groceries Code Adjudicator’s (GCA) power to fine major retailers found guilty of treating their suppliers unfairly.
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NewsIndustry unites for charity cycle challenge across South East Asia
Some of the biggest names in convenience retail are joining forces next month in an ambitious charity cycle challenge across South East Asia.
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NewsTesco store closures signal step change, say retailers
Tesco’s dramatic plan to close dozens of “unprofitable” sites reflects a step change in the grocery market, according to independent retailers.
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NewsTaking on the discounters
Aldi and Lidl have revolutionised the UK grocery market, with a winning combination of low prices and quality products. So where does it leave independents?
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NewsMcColl's reports store milestone amid like-for-like sales dip
McColl’s Retail Group has announced a 0.9% drop in like-for-like sales for the six weeks to 11 January, although total sales grew by 4.7%.
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NewsRetailers slam Tesco wraparound on The Sun newspaper
Independent retailers have hit out at today’s (Friday) Tesco wraparound on The Sun newspaper.
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NewsAF Blakemore's Spar division announces new trading director
AF Blakemore has announced the appointment of Brigid Davidson as the new trading director for its retail division.
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NewsSpar Scotland donates £14,000 to NSPCC through bag levy
CJ Lang & Son Ltd, owners and operators of Spar, has donated a cheque for over £14,000 to charity partner NSPCC’s ChildLine Schools Service in Scotland.
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NewsMcColl's raises £173,000 for cardiac charity
McColl’s Retail Group has raised £173,000 for the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity.
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NewsMusgrave GB confirms end of Budgens price rebate
Musgrave GB has now confirmed to Budgens retailers that the price rebate will be phased out, after C-Store recently broke the story.
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NewsOnly 7% of UK adults have finished their Xmas shopping
Only 7% of UK adults have done all of their food and drink shopping for Christmas, according to new research from HIM.
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NewsMPs call for greater protection of town centres in planning policy
Planning laws need to be strengthened to offer town centres greater protection, MPs have recommended in a critical report on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
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NewsBudgens focuses on premium for Christmas campaign
Budgens is hoping to compete with premium food brand specialists with its Christmas campaign, which urges consumers to ‘Celebrate every moment’.
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NewsMidcounties Co-operative edges towards £500,000 charity target
The Midcounties Co-operative is close to reaching its £500,000 target for charity partners Teenage Cancer Trust after launching a Christmas fundraising drive across its food stores.
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NewsAlcohol registration scheme for wholesalers announced
A new registration scheme for alcohol wholesalers was announced today in a bid to stamp out duty evasion on beers, wines and spirits.
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NewsTesco highlights impact of new strategy amid profit warning
Tesco has sought to soften the blow of its profit warning today by highlighting the impact of its renewed focus on service, product availability and price.
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NewsWales moves closer to minimum pricing for alcohol
Wales has moved closer to a 50p minimum unit price for alcohol after new government-commissioned research showed that the initiative would save the economy millions of pounds.