All Symbols, Fascias and Buying Groups articles – Page 9
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Comment & OpinionIs it exit stage left for Bargain Booze?
While C&C Group is set to snap up Matthew Clark and Bibendum, uncertainty remains about the future of the retail side
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NewsCostcutter rejected Bestway proposal after Co-op deal
Sources close to both parties told The Grocer this week that Bestway approached Costcutter in December
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NewsJames Hall & Co converts 50th independent store to CSR
James Hall & Co converts 50th independent store to CSR
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NewsSelect & Save on target to pass store opening target
MD Andrew King said the business was on schedule to exceed its net 45 new stores target by the autumn
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NewsConvenience store future 'bleak' without changes, claims Him
Generation Z shoppers are increasingly turning to food-to-go instead of popping into the local shop, according to new research by Him
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NewsVOA ordered to review business rates processes by senior judges
The practice of denying appeals before they get to court was highlighted in a case at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)
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NewsNisa reports Christmas sales increase of 17.7%
Nisa is set to be taken over by the Co-op after three quarters of its members voted in favour of a takeover…
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NewsHenderson trial of Chep dollies boosts sales and slashes costs
A three-week pilot at 13 Spar stores in Northern Ireland triggered double-digit growth in beverage sales
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NewsNFRN launches Everyday fascia for independent retailers
Fascia designed as an alternative to joining large symbol groups and franchises
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NewsPremier stores to get revamped ready meal range and new deals
Owner Booker wants to encourage shoppers to visit for everyday essentials
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NewsNisa launches its second wine festival this year
A wide selection of white, red, rosé and sparkling will be available during the three-week campaign
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Analysis & FeaturesFirst look: Nisa The Battersea General Store tour - video
Far from only the basics, Raj Bathia’s Battersea General Store stocks exotic specialities from all over the world
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Comment & Opinion‘Foodvenience’ sounds naff, but it’s a big opportunity for c-store retailers
The term was coined last week by Simply Fresh creative director Davinder Jheeta Foodvenience. As a grocery term it’s up there with ‘tummy touch points’ in its naffness, but as a concept it could just be the answer to one of the industry’s burning questions: How can ...
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NewsSimply Fresh enters 'foodvenience' with Little Fresh fascia
There are three stores open so far and the group plans to roll out at least a further seven
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NewsCostcutter could be next on the block in convenience
Sir Michael Bibby promises “formal announcement soon”
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NewsNisa reports 21% boost in Heritage chilled ready meal sales
Range of 27 meals has established itself as a “firm favourite” over the past year
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NewsAmber Rudd opens new Best-one c-store in Broad Oak, Rye
The local MP for Hastings and Rye opened the store following a renovation costing £135,000
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NewsIndependents falling short in tobacco shopper ID requests
16% of all the retailers inspected had no training in place
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NewsCo-op backs Para Athletics contender with store fascia message
Five stores in Manchester have had a #goodluckcarly messsage incorporated into their signage
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NewsSpar readies major push into Cyprus following Ermes deal
Spar Cyprus will look to roll out about 20 stores over five years…