All Convenience stores articles – Page 27
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Boohoo, Coast and more
Retail news round-up: Boohoo reports rise in sales and Coast, Oasis and Warehouse report declining sales in Ireland.
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NewsCo-op hails 'outstanding' Christmas sales growth
The Co-op has hailed an “outstanding” Christmas after increased availability and the success of its own-label ranges drove sales.
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NewsNisa sales rise over Christmas as promotions pay off
Nisa’s like-for-likes climbed during the Christmas trading period as investments in seasonal promotions drove sales.
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AnalysisIt wasn’t all bad: The 12 gifts of retail in 2016
It wasn’t all bad for retail this year. Here’s our seasonal celebration of how retail enhances lives and the nation.
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NewsConsumers spread cost of Christmas food, Sainsbury’s reports
Shoppers have spread the cost of their Christmas food this year, according to Sainsbury’s.
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NewsMcColl’s gets green light for Co-op store acquisition
McColl’s takeover of some of Co-op’s stores to bolster its convenience offer has been signed off by the Competition and Markets Authority.
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OpinionOpinion: Convenient? Not from behind the counter
Convenience and community stores are all the rage, but try working in one. I do – it’s in East Knoyle. Keeping a smiling face can be a struggle.
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NewsCo-op poised to give members £15m Christmas present
The Co-op is to hand out a £15m Christmas present to shoppers during the festive season following the re-launch of its membership scheme.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Lidl, Asos and more
Retail news round-up: Lidl plans major expansion in the UK, Asos breaches employment law, M&S accused by MP, and McColl's sales rise
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NewsMcColl’s like-for-likes drop as it eyes store expansion
McColl’s has posted a fall in its full-year like-for-likes despite overall sales edging up as the retailer further drives bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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NewsBudgens pilots scan-as-you-shop Ubamarket app
Convenience specialist Budgens is piloting a scan-as-you-shop smartphone app as it bids to improve the shopping experience.
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NewsSafeway revival: A safe bet or a gamble by Morrisons?
It’s been just over a decade since the disappearance of Safeway as a high street name, but Morrisons has today unveiled plans to resurrect it.
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NewsMorrisons eyes more c-stores and revives Safeway brand
Morrisons will pilot a further 10 convenience stores at petrol station locations after unveiling a partnership with forecourt operator Rontec.
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AnalysisTesco: Five takeaways from the grocer’s strategy briefing
Tesco’s top brass have updated on the progress being made on reinvigorating the business. Here we draw out some key points.
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NewsSainsbury's to launch contactless payments in c-stores
Sainsbury’s has revealed it will launch contactless payments in “the majority” of its convenience stores by Christmas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Morrisons, BHS and more
Retail news round-up: Morrisons ups Marmite price, Dominic Chappell 'bled BHS dry', and Spar promotes Ian Taylor as retail director
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NewsRetail news on Musgrave, Monsoon Accessorize and more
Retail news round-up: Musgrave and Unilever in ice-cream dispute, Monsoon appoints new finance director, food prices to surge and convenience sector to expand.
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NewsLondis and Budgens owner Booker posts jump in profits
Food retailer and wholesaler Booker has hailed the progress of its Londis and Budgens chains after unveiling a jump in half-year profit.
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AnalysisAnalysis: C-stores will not be on Amazon's agenda
Reports that Amazon is planning to launch a chain of convenience outlets in the US have caused massive reverberations across the country’s grocery sector.
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NewsCo-op rolls out cloud technology for processing coupons and vouchers
The Co-op has revealed plans to roll out new technology that will simplify the way it processes coupons and vouchers at the checkout.