All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 64
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NewsMorrisons posts first quarter sales decline
Morrisons’ recent struggles continue after the group today posted an 8.2% fall in like-for-like sales in the 13 weeks to 4 May.
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NewsAt your community's service
In-store services provides an essential point of difference, and there are various and innovative ways for you to stand out from the crowd.
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NewsSainsbury's announces 5.3% increase in annual profit
Sainsbury’s has announced a 5.3% increase in annual profit to £798m, helped by strong growth in its convenience channel.
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NewsSheffield retailer eyes £10,000 goal at charity football event
High-profile Premier retailer Mandeep Singh hopes to raise over £10,000 for charity from a football tournament he is hosting with the support of Sheffield United and a number of leading suppliers.
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NewsIdentity of out-of-town Soham supermarket still unknown
The identity of an out-of-town supermarket in the Cambridgeshire town of Soham remains unknown, despite the proposals gaining council approval a year ago.
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NewsCase to introduce minimum pricing referred to Europe
The case to introduce minimum unit pricing of alcohol in Scotland is to be referred to the European Court of Justice.
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NewsDonal Horgan to step down as Musgrave GB boss
Donal Horgan is to step down as managing director of Musgrave GB after more than three years in the role.
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NewsDevon Spar store takes on tourist information centre
A Spar store in Tavistock, Devon, has taken on the local tourist information centre after the council could no longer afford to run the service.
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NewsScotmid announces 25% drop in annual profits
Scotmid has announced a 25% drop in annual profits against a backdrop of low consumer confidence.
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NewsLabour plans to take on pub conversion trend
Labour has set its sights on giving more power to communities to determine whether local pubs can be converted into grocery stores, shadow small business minister Toby Perkins has revealed.
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NewsLabour sets out its stall
Shadow small business minister Toby Perkins pitches the opposition’s case to C-Store readers, who he says would be better off under Labour.
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NewsConvenience retailers enjoy cracking Easter sales
C-store retailers enjoyed “fantastic” sales both in the run up to Easter Day and on Sunday itself as they took advantage of supermarkets not opening.
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NewsSussex retailer Jempson's ceases trading under Budgens
East Sussex independent Jempson’s has ceased trading under the Budgens brand after buying two of its stores and selling another back to brand owner Musgrave.
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NewsBig four face sales decline as discounters prosper
All of the big four supermarket groups faced declining sales over the past 12 weeks - in contrast to Aldi and Lidl which achieved record-breaking growth, according to Kanter Worldpanel.
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NewsMcColl's Retail Group announces positive sales growth
McColl’s has announced a 1.4% increase in like-for-like sales for the 19-week period to 6 April.
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NewsThe Co-operative Food signs deal to convert 54 pub sites
The Co-operative Food is set to convert 54 pub sites into convenience stores from the Marston’s pub portfolio, after signing a deal with NewRiver Retail.
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NewsMPs launch inquiry into national planning policy
MPs have launched an inquiry into the operation of the National Planning Policy Framework and its impact on town centres.
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NewsParfetts profits hit by "tough economic conditions"
North West wholesaler Parfetts has announced a drop in annual turnover on the back of “tough economic conditions” and the impact of duty fraud.
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NewsJersey-based J Mart Limited joins Costcutter
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has recruited Jersey-based retailer J Mart Limited, which operates 18 convenience stores on the Channel island.
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NewsMinimum pricing and e-cig restrictions planned for Wales
The Welsh government has proposed introducing a minimum price for alcohol of 50p per unit and restricting the use of e-cigarettes in public places.