All Convenience stores articles – Page 10
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Opinion‘Larger retailers can learn plenty from innovative independents’
The creativity and innovation that independents bring to the high street and the industry offer valuable lessons to all retailers, believes PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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NewsCo-op and Just Eat partnership nears milestone as retailer eyes market-share grab
C-store specialist the Co-op has unveiled plans to expand its delivery trial with Just Eat to 1,000 stores as it eyes up 30% of the UK’s online convenience market.
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NewsCo-op introduces flexible compassionate leave policy for all staff
The Co-op has unveiled a new flexible compassionate leave policy to support its 57,000 staff when someone close to them dies or becomes seriously ill.
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NewsAsda c-store rollout gathers pace as it opens 150th location
Asda has opened its 150th On the Move convenience store in partnership with EG Group as it continues its goal of rolling out 200 c-stores by the end of 2023.
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NewsCo-op invests £240m into membership offering to slash prices
The Co-op has announced plans to invest more than £240m into its membership model in a bid to slash prices for customers.
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NewsFormer Co-op chief executive takes helm of Hilton Food
Former Co-op chief executive Steve Murrells has taken the top job at Tesco supplier Hilton Food.
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NewsCo-op sales inch up but inflation dampens profitability
The Co-op has reported a small increase in its full-year revenue, but warned that ongoing inflation and volatility will dampen profitability in the immediate term.
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NewsMorrisons sales return to growth as it opens 500th c-store
Morrisons has reported a return to sales growth in the first quarter as it marked the opening of its 500th convenience store.
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NewsCo-op expands autonomous robot delivery service to new region
The Co-op is rolling out robots for autonomous grocery deliveries to residents in Sale, Greater Manchester.
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NewsEG Group hails ‘resilient performance’ in tough economic environment
Petrol forecourt company EG Group has reported a “resilient performance” through its foodservice, grocery and merchandise, and fuel services despite a tough year that saw elevated operating costs.
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NewsCo-op poaches former N Brown executive for CFO role
Convenience store specialist Co-op has poached former N Brown and Aer Lingus executive Rachel Izzard as its new chief financial officer.
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GalleryStore gallery: B&Q opens Local c-stores in high street push
DIY specialist B&Q has opened its first two smaller-format Local convenience stores as it plans to sharpen its focus on the high street.
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NewsCo-op to accept PayPal payments for online shopping
The Co-op has signed a deal with PayPal allowing customers to use the service to pay for their groceries online.
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NewsCompetition watchdog launches review into supermarket pricing
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a review into supermarket pricing to ensure that retailers are sticking to rules that help shoppers accurately compare products.
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NewsAsda owners weigh up £12bn merger with EG Group petrol stations
Billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa are exploring a merger of Asda and their petrol forecourt empire.
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NewsMorrisons unveils major price-cutting drive across 820 popular items
Supermarket giant Morrisons has reduced the price of 820 items across food, drink and household goods as part of a commitment to helping customers with the ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
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NewsCMA launches inquiry into £600m Asda forecourt c-stores deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into Asda’s proposed £600m acquisition of 129 Co-op forecourt convenience stores.
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NewsFormer chancellor criticises government delays on HFSS marketing ban
Former chancellor George Osborne has said he is “disappointed” the government has delayed implementing its proposed marketing ban on foods high in fat, sugar and salt.
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Retail VoiceHow to jump on the electric vehicle charging bandwagon
As electric car sales continue to motor ahead, Diebold Nixdorf’s Reint Jan Holterman examines how retailers can benefit from this booming market and drive sales.
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NewsMorrisons strikes warehouse sale and leaseback deal for £220m
Morrisons is said to have entered a sale and leaseback deal to accelerate the rollout of its convenience store format.