Co-op set to serve-up new stores in Coventry and Aylesbury
Co-op is opening new stores in Coventry and Aylesbury this week.
Articles in category: Convenience and independent retailers
Read what’s happening in the convenience & independent retail space. Who are the latest innovators & winners in this marginalised retail sector?
Spar brand sees huge opportunity in food-to-go
As a significant category within convenience and forecourt retail, Spar is grabbing a bigger slice of the food-to-go opportunity especially as consumers lead ever increasingly busier lives.
Spar brand offers new evening meal solutions
Spar, a leading convenience store retailer, continues to develop its portfolio of evening meals solutions by inspiring customers with a huge new selection of own label products designed for the tonight’s tea meal occasion.
Spar taps into blush trend with new Malbec Rosé
Spar keeps the rosé trend alive this summer with the launch of a sophisticated wine from Mendoza, Argentina. The summer time has officially started, and Malbec Rosé is the new perfect pairing for dining in the sun.
Spar celebrates independent retail heroes in new digital campaign
Spar, the leading convenience store group in the UK, has launched a digital campaign to encourage consumers to continue supporting local independent retailers.
Independents’ Day UK 2020 campaign launches, shoppers urged to ‘Pledge a Pound’ to small shops in their communities
Independents’ Day UK - the campaign that exists to support and promote independent retail businesses across the UK all year round, with an emphasis on driving footfall to small shops on 4 July each year - has launched its 2020 initiative.
Spar Offerton support Manchester’s homeless and vulnerable
Independent Spar retailer, MK Vaish, is urging other independent retailers to help those in need during the coronavirus crisis by donating short dated and damaged goods to local charities and food banks.
Food bank appeal sees 30,000 items donated to help those impacted by coronavirus
Kind-hearted communities have donated over 30,000 items to an urgent food bank appeal in less than two weeks to help those impacted by Coronavirus.
Spar sells daffodil bunches in support of Marie Curie
Spar stores the length and breadth of the UK are selling bunches of fresh daffodils in support of Marie Curie and its 2020 Great Daffodil Appeal.
KeyStore and SGF Healthy Living Programme launch kids’ fruit loyalty scheme
Convenience store chain KeyStore has joined forces with the Scottish Grocers’ Federation’s Healthy Living Programme to launch the Welby Fruit Loyalty Club.
Paul Stone Spar partners with local charity, We Love MCR
The seven Manchester city centre stores run by Paul Stone Spar have launched a charity partnership with iconic local charity We Love MCR.
Spar expands wine range with vegan-friendly Vine & Bloom wines
Leading UK convenience retailer Spar has made it easy to pick up a bottle of vegan-friendly wine locally thanks to its new Vine & Bloom wine range. The Vine & Bloom wines have been developed in close collaboration with long-term
Spar announces 2019 People’s Podium winners
Spar has announced grand prize winner and runners up of its hugely successful People’s Podium campaign, designed to support community sport across the country.
Spar retailers across north of England enjoy two-day festive event, hosted by James Hall & Co.
Spar retailers across the north of England have enjoyed a two day festive retailer event, hosted by Spar wholesaler for the North of England, James Hall & Co.
TNS and Wannlynx provide new revenue opportunities for convenience stores as EMV deadline looms
Transaction Network Services (TNS) and WannLynx today announced their collaboration to offer convenience store chains (c-stores) increased control and content management of their terminals in-store and at the forecourt.
Costa Coffee announces tie up with Lotus Biscoff as it launches new autumn menu
The Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop, Costa Coffee, has announced its most exciting Autumn menu yet. Available in stores nationwide from Thursday 5 September, the limited-edition range includes exciting new partnerships, delicious treats and the return of an Autumn fan favourite.
Central England Co-op opens new Calow store following investment of over £1m
Central England Co-op has officially opened its new store in Calow – creating 20 new jobs and investing over £1 million in the area.
One Stop’s passport to summer weekly deals driving sales in franchise stores
One Stop’s latest seasonal promotion ‘Passport to Summer’ has been boosting sales in franchise stores thanks to the amazing holiday giveaways and unbeatable deals on top-quality products.
One Stop boosts charity support with Alzheimer’s Awareness fundraising events
One Stop is driving home its support of Alzheimer’s Awareness through fundraising initiatives which include the legendary ‘cake bake’, which might seem like a small money raiser but when you put together One Stop’s portfolio of 950 stores and it’s
Spar Hammersmith supports children’s trip to Senegal
Spar Hammersmith donated a range of BBQ and party food to AkomaAsa Performing Arts Academy in London to support their fundraiser on Saturday 14 July.
Spar brand sweetens up summer with on-trend confectionery launches
Spar brand is introducing a range of on-trend additions to its adults and kids confectionery offerings, to keep the line-up feeling fresh and relevant for shoppers.
Spar stores have tea-rrific time supporting Marie Curie
Spar stores are getting their oven gloves on all over the country to help raise funds for Marie Curie’s summer campaign, the Blooming Great Tea Party.
Spar stores roll out popular branded Sports Day kits to local schools
Spar UK is a proud sponsor of the British Athletics (UKA) who connect local communities through sports.
One Stop Franchise launches new website featuring retailer case studies
One Stop Franchise has launched their new website, believing it is easier to navigate, focusing more on its franchisees and ultimately is more helpful and informative to prospective retailers.
Success of franchise model leading to multiple stores for One Stop franchisees
Franchisees at One Stop are benefiting so much with the way the franchise model works for their business that it is enabling them to open multiple stores and still have more downtime for themselves.
