All Convenience stores articles – Page 34
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AnalysisMorrisons: What the analysts say about Dalton Philips’ exit and trading
Retail analysts assess Morrisons’ prospects following its Christmas update and news that boss Dalton Philips will leave the grocer.
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NewsNisa names Nick Read as chief executive as it ramps up expansion plans
Nick Read will join Nisa as chief executive officer next month and will focus on driving the symbol group’s ambitious expansion plans.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Tesco's US folly have a Fresh & Easy future?
Fresh & Easy proved to be a misstep for Tesco when it launched in the US in 2007, but will the grocer fare better under new ownership?
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NewsTesco suppliers embroiled in Serious Fraud Office investigation
Suppliers are expected to be interviewed by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) as part of the investigation into Tesco’s profit overstatement.
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OpinionRetail Week's 12 days of Christmas: Mark Price looks back at 2014
John Lewis deputy chairman and Waitrose boss Mark Price gives his thoughts on 2014 and what the future holds for grocery retail.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Carrefour opens Easy c-store in Shanghai
Carrefour has opened its first convenience store offer in China, 10 years after opening its first supermarket in the country.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kevin Threlfall on the birth of a c-store empire
T&S Stores founder Kevin Threlfall’s new book shows the rise of the convenience chain. In this extract he relives the group’s sale to Tesco.
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NewsMcColl's reports 'solid' full year as like-for-likes edge up
Convenience retailer McColl’s reported a 0.7% rise in like-for-like sales in its first full-year update since its IPO in February.
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NewsNisa relaunches its website to drive social media activity
Nisa has relaunched its website in a bid to encourage interaction and loyalty from shoppers and boost marketing to customers on a local level.
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GalleryStore gallery: Spar Gourmet combines artisan store design with convenience
Dublin’s Spar Gourmet store is the answer to how retailers can combine convenience with an artisanal in-store experience.
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OpinionComment: As Asda’s sales decline, could the golden era of grocery be over?
Despite growth in convenience and online retail, the big four grocers continue to struggle to maintain share in a competitive market.
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OpinionComment: What to expect from Sainsbury’s strategic review
Hot on the heels of Netto’s touchdown again in the UK Sainsbury’s, a joint venture partner of the Danish discounter, will update next week.
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NewsEuropeans look for price, convenience and cleanliness when shopping
Shoppers across Europe have ranked cleanliness, price and convenience as the most important factors when deciding where to shop.
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News99p Stores enhances grocery offer as profits rise at the retailer
99p Stores has unveiled rising profits and is preparing to expand its grocery offer in its biggest investment programme.
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NewsNumber of staff per store falls to record low as shopping habits change
The number of full-time staff per store fell to a record low in the third quarter as retailers shifted to smaller-format stores.
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GalleryStore gallery: Tesco Express stores cater for local shopping needs
One Tesco division that has done well recently is its Express c-store chain, which caters in different ways for local shopping needs.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Tesco - it’s the hypermarkets, stupid
It is often said that “it’s the economy, stupid”, but the root of Tesco’s current predicament is its over-exposure to hypermarkets.
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NewsTeenager vies to become next chief executive at Nisa Retail
Teenager Harris Aslam has launched a bid to become the next chief executive of £1.6bn convenience store giant Nisa Retail, replacing boss Neil Turton.
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OpinionComment: Dave Lewis must focus on strengthening the Tesco brand
Tesco’s chief executive Dave Lewis must both revise the basics for the struggling retailer and work out what modern superstores stand for today.
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NewsNisa chief exec Neil Turton to leave company after 23 years
Nisa chief executive Neil Turton will leave the company next spring as chief operating officer Amanda Jones moves to Conviviality Retail.