Read what’s happening in the convenience & independent retail space. Who are the latest innovators & winners in this marginalised retail sector?
Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill has attributed strong cost controls, a targeted strategy to offset the decline in tobacco sales and the impact made by its international craft beer and spirits business for an increase in both margin and
Spar UK is showing its commitment to promoting active lifestyles and healthy nutrition with its fantastic sports sponsorship in the UK and worldwide. The latest in the symbol group’s exciting run of activity is Spar International’s sponsorship of the UCI
Leading convenience retailer Conrad Davies has launched the first flagship Spar Market store in Gwynedd, Wales. Re-launched under the new Spar Market fascia on Saturday 30 September in Y Maes, Pwllheli, the site has undergone a complete floor-to-ceiling refit. Inspired by a Blakemore
Zapper, the global insights and loyalty platform enabled by mobile payment, is delighted to announce it will be partnering with Spar, the UK’s leading convenience store group with 2,700 stores, to launch its mobile payments and loyalty app into multiple Spar
Spar UK has launched a brand new range of own label wines. In this new move, Spar has developed a wine range to target specific customer missions and occasions.
Spar UK celebrated its 60th anniversary in style, with a fantastical funfair and celebratory festival at Manchester Central on the 14th October). More than 1,700 people including suppliers, retailers and their families attended this spectacular event, which recognised the incredible past,
Spar International, the world’s largest food retail voluntary chain, will partner with DHL Supply Chain and the Bangchak Retail Company (BCR) to establish up to 300 new convenience stores in Thailand by the end of 2020. The deal will see DHL
HV Kingsley has today been named the UK’s best CollectPlus store in the brand’s annual awards programme. Situated near Liverpool Street station, the convenience store fought off stiff competition to come out on top in the awards, which recognise excellent
To maximise this year’s Easter opportunity and to take advantage of trading on Easter Sunday, One Stop went all out to ensure franchisees benefited from a strong trade plan, coupled with fun in-store activities for both colleagues and customers. One Stop
Blakemore Wholesale has opened a fifth premium convenience store in Newcastle upon Tyne under the banner Bmorelocal… The 1,250sq ft store located in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne has re-opened following more than a £25,000 investment to the Bmorelocal… standard. Bmorelocal… is Blakemore
In just 12 weeks since One Stop launched its e-learning programme to franchisees and their teams, more than 2,000 tests have been successfully completed. Franchisee Jo Measuria said that she wasn’t surprised by the impressive results, “the programme has already
Following on from the hugely successful Craft Ale & Beer event held throughout February, Spar is now turning its attention to delighting wine drinkers with two planned events in 2017. This first of these is started on 23 February and will
One Stop’s most recent range review across Beers, Wines and Spirits has focused on range rationalisation to improve value and volume performance. This is inspiring customers to try something new through clearer promotions and pricing, while making space for new
Tesco is poised to tap into the growth in convenience and food service through the Booker deal announced today, according to leading retail commentators. The acquisition of a leading wholesale operation is also set to drive improved terms, analysts claim;
As part of Spar’s commitment to delivering products which meet the changing needs of their customers, Spar UK has unveiled a new range of own brand cooking sauces. They form a key part of Spar’s campaign to offer shoppers delicious
Nisa Retail, the delivered wholesaler and convenience retail specialist, is pleased to announce a positive Christmas trading period for the 10 weeks to 1 January 2017.
Colleagues from Blakemore Retail made it their mission to help the disadvantaged this Christmas by collecting £1,500 worth of stock in store for the homeless. Seven Blakemore Retail Spar stores signed up to the Worcestershire Homeless Appeal’s goods collection following Area
Following the success of last year, One Stop has refreshed and further extended their Christmas gifting range. A stronger pricing structure sees many of last year’s best-selling gift sets drop from £5 to £4, which are driving incremental purchases. The ‘fill
In a continuing commitment to work closely with franchisees to help grow their business, and provide them with the support and tools to further develop their teams, One Stop has re-engineered its successful store colleague training programme and made it
Spar brand is launching an on-trend fruit, nuts and seeds snacking range, tapping into consumer demand for healthier snacks. The range brings shoppers a choice of dried fruit, unsalted nut and mixes containing seeds, nuts and chocolate. There are eight ‘eat now’
Spar brand is bringing extra fizz to its Christmas offering in 2016, with the launch of new Spar Prosecco Speciale, alongside its fantastic seasonal alcohol range including award-winning wines and spirits. With an RRP of £9, the new premium sparkling wine
Polymer Logistics has announced the implementation of a range of its retail-ready packaging (RRP) solutions by award winning “Sewell on the go”. Sewell, recent national winner of the prestigious Forecourt Trader of the Year Award, will initially deploy Polymer Logistics
Spar brand’s Christmas confectionery line-up is bringing retailers and shoppers alike the perfect last-minute festive gifts, the retailer claims. The Christmas confectionery market has changed in convenience in recent years, with the emphasis more on impulse seasonal lines rather than selection
Blakemore Wholesale has opened its third premium format store under the fascia Bmorelocal… The 1,000sq ft store located in Cleethorpes, Grimsby officially opened its doors in August following a £65,000 investment to the Bmorelocal… standard. Bmorelocal… is Blakemore Wholesale’s premium store format,
Spar UK is supporting the return of its 12 Deals of Christmas campaign this year, kicking off on the 6th October for 12 weeks, with a raft of marketing activities. The campaign, which ran for the first time in 2015 and
