Parfetts Launches New Off-Licence Fascia

Wholesaler Parfetts has launched a new fascia to sit alongside its Go Local convenience symbol group. Called ‘The Local’, it is described as off-licence fascia...

Increased Visit Frequency Drives Higher Shopper Value Within Convenience

Latest insight from Lumina Intelligence’s Convenience Tracking Programme shows the convenience retail channel has seen growth in average shopper visit frequency and weekly shopper...

Russian Grocery Giants Join Forces

Magnit, one of Russia’s leading grocery retailers, has reached an agreement to acquire the DIXY chain, which currently operates 2,651 stores in the country,...

Future Of Thousands Of Corner Shops In Doubt

Despite independent convenience stores proving popular during the pandemic as people shopped locally, a retail expert has suggested their future looks bleak with as...

Nisa Links Up With Online Shopping Platform

Nisa has become the latest convenience store group to sign an agreement with Jisp, the all-in-one shopping app. The partnership will offer home delivery,...

Co-op Renews Music Festival Partnership

The Co-op is hoping to capitalise on the return of music festivals after renewing its sponsorship deal with Live Nation UK. The convenience retailer begun...

SPAR Launches New Virtual Event

Symbol group SPAR UK has revealed that it is hosting its first virtual conference on 27 May. The live event will be an opportunity for...

Philip Morris Unveils New Retailer Platform For Smoke-Free Products

Philip Morris has invested in strengthening the digital support it offers retailers in the UK through the launch of a new trade platform. Accessible to...

Bestway Restructuring Following Costcutter Deal

Following its recent acquisition of Costcutter, Bestway has announced a restructuring of its operations and senior management team as part of wider moves to...

Bestway Retailers Benefit From Partnership With Delivery App

Bestway retailers have seen an average basket spend of £48 with home delivery app Jisp, which is a 500% increase in participating stores versus...

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