All Convenience stores articles – Page 11
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NewsMorrisons unveils major price-cutting drive across 820 popular items
Supermarket giant Morrisons has reduced the price of 820 items across food, drink and household goods as part of a commitment to helping customers with the ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
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NewsCMA launches inquiry into £600m Asda forecourt c-stores deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into Asda’s proposed £600m acquisition of 129 Co-op forecourt convenience stores.
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NewsFormer chancellor criticises government delays on HFSS marketing ban
Former chancellor George Osborne has said he is “disappointed” the government has delayed implementing its proposed marketing ban on foods high in fat, sugar and salt.
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Retail VoiceHow to jump on the electric vehicle charging bandwagon
As electric car sales continue to motor ahead, Diebold Nixdorf’s Reint Jan Holterman examines how retailers can benefit from this booming market and drive sales.
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NewsMorrisons strikes warehouse sale and leaseback deal for £220m
Morrisons is said to have entered a sale and leaseback deal to accelerate the rollout of its convenience store format.
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NewsAsda to create 10,000 new jobs with rollout of 300 Express stores
Asda is accelerating its push into the convenience store market in the UK with plans to open 300 Express stores over the next four years, creating 10,000 new jobs in the process.
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NewsEG Group profits boosted by foodservice and Asda On the Move stores
Petrol forecourt giant EG Group has reported increases in profits and sales off the back of strong performances from foodservice, its grocery division and Asda On the Move store conversions.
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GalleryFirst look: Asda debuts Express standalone convenience store format
Asda has opened its first standalone Express c-store in the West Midlands, signalling a first shot across the bows of competitors in the crowded convenience market
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NewsMorrisons to close 132 McColl's stores putting 1,300 jobs at risk
Morrisons is to close more than 130 McColl’s stores, leaving 1,300 jobs hanging in the balance.
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NewsAsda completes purchase of 132 Co-op petrol forecourts
Asda has formally completed a deal to acquire 132 petrol forecourt sites from the Co-op, subject to regulatory approval.
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NewsMorrisons' acquisition of McColl's given green light by competition watchdog
Morrisons’ acquisition of c-store chain McColl’s has taken another step towards completion after the competitions watchdog decided not to escalate its investigation into the merger.
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NewsTesco to hire 15,000 temporary staff over Christmas
Grocery giant Tesco has announced plans to hire 15,000 temporary staff for Christmas to help customers over the busy festive period.
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NewsWaitrose customers turn to cheaper products and freezing leftovers as costs bite
Waitrose customers are not immune from the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with millions turning to cheaper cooking oils, loose vegetables and freezing food to stick to budgets.
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NewsAsda launches ‘Express’ convenience store format
Supermarket giant Asda will open its first ‘Asda Express’ c-store format next month in the Midlands, with a further 30 store openings planned for 2023.
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NewsCustomers turn to ‘visually imperfect’ groceries as inflation hits new record
Customers have turned to buying misshapen fruit and vegetables and supermarket own-label as food inflation hits a new record.
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NewsMorrisons one step closer to CMA approval with plans to sell McColl’s stores
The Competition and Markets Authority has said it is “minded to accept” Morrisons’ proposal to divest 28 stores in response to competition concerns.
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Opinion‘Deliveroo’s Hop store – an Argos for food won’t revolutionise retail’
Food rapid fulfilment specialist Deliveroo promises ‘a new way to shop’ with the opening this week of the first bricks-and-mortar Deliveroo Hop convenience store.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can a new strategy transform the Co-op’s flagging fortunes?
With inflation still on the rise, the UK economy in freefall and customer confidence at an all-time low, the Co-op has unveiled a new strategy. Will it be enough to stop the rot at the c-store specialist?
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NewsCo-op profits drop in ‘highly challenging’ market
The Co-op has suffered a decline in profitability as it battles to cut costs and shore up its balance sheet.
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NewsCo-op suffers double blow as food and Nisa bosses exit
The Co-op has looked internally for a replacement after former food boss Jo Whitfield made the decision not to return to the retailer after her sabbatical.