HFSS Restrictions Don’t Impact Profitability, Says Southern Co-op
Amid rumours that the new prime minister could ditch the planned restrictions on food deemed high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS), the Southern...
Morrisons Flags Significant Expansion Of Convenience Format
Morrisons has revealed that it wants to open thousands of Morrisons Daily convenience stores.
According to trade publication The Grocer, Morrisons Wholesale Director Paul Dobson...
ACS Reports Highlights Resilience Of £45bn Convenience Sector
The 2022 Local Shop Report produced by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) points to the resilience of the sector amid difficult trading conditions.
The...
Data Confirms Aldi Has Overtaken Morrisons To Become UK’s Fourth-Largest Supermarket
Latest industry data confirms that the discounters are continuing to gain market share as grocery price inflation accelerates, with Aldi now the UK’s fourth-largest...
Asda Likely To Offload Some Co-op Forecourts To Negate Competition Issues
Two weeks after Asda stuck a £600m deal to acquire the Co-op’s 132 petrol forecourts, it has been suggested that the supermarket group will...
Availability Issues Impacting Promotions In Symbol Group Convenience Stores
In-store promotions on offer across symbol groups operated by Booker, Nisa and Parfetts are being affected by ongoing product availability issues.
According to trade publication...
Retailers Welcome Energy Cost Support Plan
Independent retailers have cautiously welcomed plans unveiled by the government yesterday to help businesses cope with soaring energy costs.
The new Prime Minister Liz Truss...
Acquisition Of McColl’s By Morrisons Raises Only Minor Competition Concerns
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) initial investigation into Morrisons’ completed purchase of the McColl’s chain has found concerns in 35 local areas where...
Asda Opens 50th Forecourt Convenience Store
Days on from agreeing a deal to buy the Co-op’s 132-strong forecourt estate, Asda has opened its 50th roadside convenience store.
The Asda On The...
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme Facing Legal Challenge From Retailers
The Scottish government is facing a legal challenge to its deposit return scheme (DRS) by retailers that claim its implementation next year will threaten...
