All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 6
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NewsBusiness rate relief scheme extended in Wales for 2020-21
The Welsh Assembly government has extended its high street business rate relief scheme for 2020-21.
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NewsSales at Morrisons decline as McColl’s negates wholesale growth
Morrisons has announced a -1.7% decline in like-for-like retail sales in the 22 weeks to 5 January, while growth at its wholesale arm was negated by lower total sales at McColl’s stores.
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NewsCo-op outperforms big four as supermarket festive sales growth slows
The Co-op Group outperformed all the major supermarket groups in the run-up to Christmas, with the exception of Aldi and Lidl, as overall grocery sales growth slumped to a five-year low over the last four weeks, according to Nielsen.
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NewsRetailers forced to react to “crippling” rise in National Living Wage
Independent retailers have been forced to react to the “crippling” upcoming hike in the National Living Wage, which will increase by four times the rate of inflation in April.
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NewsAldi announces “best ever” UK Christmas as sales increase by 7.9%
Aldi has reported its “best ever” Christmas in the UK, with year-on-year sales up 7.9% in the four weeks to 24 December and exceeding £1bn for the first time.
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NewsCo-op Group eyes same-day delivery service for franchise stores
The Co-op Group is considering expanding its same-day online delivery service to franchise stores “in the near future”, after confirming plans to roll out the service to 650 company-owned stores this year.
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NewsAldi announces plans to increase Scotland store estate
Aldi has announced plans to open six new stores in Scotland this year as part of its UK expansion plans.
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NewsMore than 16,000 high street stores closed in 2019
More than 16,000 high street shops closed in 2019, with the closure rate forecast to rise by around 9% this year, according to the Centre for Retail Research.
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NewsACS raises concerns over devolving business rates to Scottish councils
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has raised concerns with the Scottish Parliament’s Communities and Local Government Committee about the negative impact that localising business rates would have on convenience retailers.
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NewsQueen’s Speech outlines changes to business rates in the year ahead
The Queen has set out the government’s plans to “bring forward” changes to business rates over the next year, which are expected to include an increase in the rates discount for small stores.
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NewsAdvertising watchgdog bans e-cigarette promotions on Instagram
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned four vaping companies – including BAT - from promoting e-cigarettes on Instagram.
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NewsBestway Retail trials Uber Eats partnership with 81 franchise stores
Bestway Retail is trialling the Uber Eats delivery app with 81 Wine Rack, Bargain Booze, Select Convenience and Central Convenience stores.
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NewsCamelot asks Dorset retailers to help find £40m EuroMillions winner
Camelot is asking its retail partners in Dorset for their assistance in tracking down the ticket-holder of a £40m EuroMillions jackpot prize.
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NewsNew Reverse Vending Machine designed for small stores
A new Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) has been designed specifically for small stores ahead of the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland.
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NewsVillage shop providing retail training for disabled people joins Nisa
A charity-owned village shop that provides retail training and experience for disabled people has joined Nisa.
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NewsHorizon litigation concludes after subpostmasters’ High Court victory
The High Court has ruled in favour of subpostmasters in the second Horizon trial, just days after the Post Office agreed a £57.75m settlement with the 500-plus claimants over failures in the IT accounting system.
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NewsForecourt operator Ascona Group buys 17-site Cornwall Garage Group
Cornwall Garage Group, a portfolio of 17 petrol filling stations across the Midlands and South of England, has been acquired by fast-growing forecourt operator Ascona Group.
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NewsGrowing foodservice delivery market a “challenge” to c-stores
The foodservice delivery market has grown by 18% to £1.4bn in 2019, representing a “significant challenge” to convenience stores, according to new MCA research.
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NewsCo-op own brand roll-out drives surge in Nisa store recruitment
Nisa claims it has recruited over 500 stores in the last 12 months, marking a 40% like-for-like increase in recruitment on the previous year.
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NewsPost Office agrees settlement with subpostmasters over Horizon case
The Post Office has agreed a settlement with subpostmasters over the long-running Horizon litigation following several days of “ultimately successful mediation”.