Bestway Planning Rapid Roll-Out Of Dual-Branded C-Stores
Just weeks after opening its second dual-branded Costcutter and Bargain Booze store, Bestway has revealed that it plans to roll out the new format...
Southern Co-op Rolling Out ESLs
The Southern Co-op has announced that it will be rolling out electronic shelf labels (ESLs) to all of its stores following the success of...
CMA Sets Deadline For Initial Decision On Morrisons Acquisition Of McColl’s
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed today that it had officially started investigating whether Morrisons’ acquisition of convenience store chain McColl’s would lead...
Blakemore Hikes Delivery Fees
SPAR wholesaler Blakemore is reported to be increasing the delivery fee it charges retailers who don’t meet its minimum order threshold from £40 to...
Asda Opens First Forecourt C-Store In Scotland
Asda has launched its ‘On the Move’ convenience store format in Scotland.
The outlet is located on the Livingston Services site, operated by the EG...
Federation Of Independent Retailers Appoints COO
Graham Stafford has been appointed as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Federation of Independent Retailers (known as The Fed).
Previously he has...
Nisa Hikes Delivery Fuel Levy
Amid surging petrol and diesel prices, Nisa has again increased its fuel levy delivery charge for retailers.
After upping the charge from £4.88 to £9.77...
Suntory Beverage & Food Examines Consumer Response To DRS
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has commissioned a new study on Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) that are expected to be introduced across...
Convenience Stores Back Switch To Smoke-Free Products
A third of all convenience store owners in England would stop the sale of traditional cigarettes in favour of smoke-free products to help adult...
Bestway Opens Second Dual-Branded Store
Bestway Wholesale has opened its second dual-branded Costcutter and Bargain Booze store in Whiston, Prescot.
The format, launched in April, aims to offer a compelling...
