Convenience Retailers Facing Beer Shortage

Current high demand in the hospitality sector and a lack of drivers is said to causing a shortage of beer for convenience retailers and...

Management Changes At Booker

Stewart Fenn is taking over the management of both the Budgens and Londis brands as he moves to the role of Sales Director for...

Co-op Working With Unilever On Smart Vending Machines

The Co-op has teamed up with Unilever to launch what is claimed to be the UK’s first consumer-facing smart vending machine for ice cream. The...

Nisa Confirms Date For Annual Trade Show

Nisa has announced the date for its annual trade show, which for the second year running will be held as a virtual event. Using the...

Parfetts Makes Appointment To Support Store Growth Plans

Wholesaler Parfetts is supporting its growth plans with the appointment of Antony Downing to the new role of Store Development Manager. He joins the wholesaler...

Study By Britvic Highlights Health & Wellness Opportunity In Convenience Sector

The functional wellness drinks segment is presenting the convenience channel with a £27m opportunity this year, equating to an additional £812 per store, according...

Co-op Cutting Price Of Plant-Based Food As Part Of Drive To...

The Co-op aiming to become the first supermarket to sell fully carbon neutral own-brand food and drink by 2025 as part of a new...

Driver Shortage Leading To Availability Issues In Convenience Stores

Shelves at UK convenience stores are reportedly being left empty as wholesalers struggle to cope with an escalating driver shortage. SPAR wholesaler A.F. Blakemore is...

Sainsbury’s Ramping Up C-Store Openings And Rolling Out New Format

Despite weaker sales performance in some of its smaller stores recently, Sainsbury’s revealed yesterday that it is planning to open between 25-30 convenience outlets...

Pandemic Reinforced Importance Of Forecourt Convenience

Less than one-in-ten forecourt shoppers cite fuel as the main reason for their visit. This is according to research for the new Lumina Intelligence...

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