Archive of all Post Office articles – Page 8
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Analysis & FeaturesConcierge services: the new 'c' in c-stores?
The ‘c’ in c-store will always mean convenience, but in 2015 it also stands for concierge…
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NewsGillett's completes £250k re-fit of its first ever Spar store
Gillett’s Callington, which operates more than 60 Spar stores across the south west, has re-opened its flagship convenience store in Callington, Cornwall after a £250k redevelopment project.
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Analysis & FeaturesC-store retailers: 'Convenience plus coffee equals cash'
Self-service coffee machines are taking up growing space in c-stores and forecourts. Which brands offer retailers the best deal?
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbols up their game to lure 'Generation C'
How can symbol group retailers stand up to the march of the grocery mults. We asked some of the UK’s finest for their views…
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NewsNewsagents launch protest over PayPoint commission changes
The NFRN this week made a formal complaint to the Payment Systems Regulator, calling for a full market investigation into over-the-counter payment
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NewsOne Stop launches in-store Subway concessions
The first two concessions will be in Leicester and Burton Latimer
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Top 50 Independents: 31-40
Asiana, formed by Asian entrepreneur Sam Sangha in 2003, returns to our list after a year of impressive growth in its supermarket and wholesale delivery business
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can food & drink companies grab the grey pound?
The food and drink sector is lagging behind others in fulfilling the needs of older consumers. Why?…
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NewsOne Stop launches 200th incorporated Post Office
The organisation and One Stop have worked closely together over the past few years to open new modernised Post Offices
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NewsMcColl’s shares plunge as consumer environment remains challenging
Shares in McColl’s Retail Group plunged almost 11% on opening this morning after the c-store chain warned that the market remained “challenging and competitive”
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NewsCity snapshot: McColl's puts in 'best-ever' year but challenges remain
Top story C-store chain McColl’s Retail Group (MCLS) has announced its “best-ever” set of results in its maiden full-year as a listed company. Revenues exceeded £900m for the first time, growing 6.1% from £869.4m in 2013 to £922.4m in the 53 weeks to 30 November – when ...
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Analysis & FeaturesTrade associations: standing up for indie retailers' rights
As this month’s barometer shows, indies are generally satisfied with their trade associations…
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NewsACS rejects merger with National Federation of SubPostmasters
The ACS has rejected the possibility of merging with former trade union the National Federation of SubPostmasters…
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NewsBudgens retailer leads protest against Tesco Belsize Park
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton is leading a campaign to stop a Tesco Express store from opening in North London…
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Analysis & FeaturesJempson's gives local convenience another go
Jempson’s gives local convenience another go with Wadhurst store…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow independent retailers can make money from Post Offices
While the traditional post office is in decline, c-stores can benefit thanks to new ‘Local’ and ‘main’ formats…
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NewsUK convenience stores evolving services to keep pace: ACS
UK convenience stores are evolving their offer to keep pace with shopper needs, The ACS 2014 Local Shop Report has revealed.
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Comment & OpinionClick & collect on the road to domination
The age of click & collect is well and truly upon us, and it seems almost every week there’s a new development.
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NewsCollectPlus service boosts PayPoint profits
Rising transactions and the growth of click & collect helped PayPoint’s pre-tax profits grow 11.5% to £46m for the year ending 31 March.
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Analysis & FeaturesCash machines can be a cash cow
Some independents refuse to install ATMs. New research suggests they could be missing a trick…