All Convenience stores articles – Page 10
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Ken Murphy believes Tesco will thrive in its ‘next chapter’
Alongside a bumper set of results, Tesco boss Ken Murphy set out his stall for post-pandemic growth. Retail Week analyses his new strategic priorities.
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NewsGreggs upgrades profit expectations as sales jump
Food-to-go specialist Greggs has upgraded its full-year outcome as both in-store and online sales jumped in the third quarter despite ongoing supply chain issues.
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NewsSainsbury’s rolls out ‘first of its kind’ in-store lunch stand trial
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has partnered with Wasabi, Leon and Itsu on a new range designed to make “lunchtime easier” for customers working from home or the office.
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NewsCo-op boss warns of Christmas shortages as supply chain crisis boils over
Co-op boss Steve Murrells has warned customers will face some availability issues over Christmas, as the retailer battles to contain ongoing wider supply chain problems.
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NewsCouche Tard favourites should Asda owners look to sell EG Group
Canadian convenience store petrol station giant Couche Tard is seen as the favourite should Asda’s new owners look to sell off their forecourt empire.
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NewsAsda sales drop as new owners unveil c-store expansion plans
Grocery giant Asda has reported a dip in second-quarter sales on the day it unveiled expansion plans for its Asda On the Move forecourt store format.
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NewsAsda owners plan to roll out 300 petrol station stores
Asda’s new owners the Issa brothers are planning to ramp up the grocer’s petrol station footprint to 300 stores following a successful trial of five Asda On the Move shops.
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NewsEG Group profits and sales soar as it eyes Leon expansion
EG Group has reported soaring profits and sales for its second quarter, driven by strong trading in its grocery branch and the continued growth of its foodservice arm.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How do CD&R and Fortress’ rival visions for Morrisons compare?
As Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) moves into pole position ahead of Fortress to acquire Morrisons, Retail Week compares the competitors’ strategic plans for the grocer.
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GalleryStore gallery: Russian discounter Mere takes off with first UK store
Mere, the discount supermarket chain that claims to be the ‘Russian Lidl’, has opened its first ever UK store in Preston, Lancashire.
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DataData: Grocery sales slip as customers enjoy lifting restrictions
Grocery sales continued to decline in August as customers returned to pubs, bars and restaurants.
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NewsMcColl’s warns of profit headwinds as its seeks to raise capital
McColl’s has said it may struggle to meet management expectations for the full year if availability issues continue into the second half.
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NewsTesco readies ‘just walk out’ tech at city-centre Express store
Tesco has refurbished its High Holborn Express store as the site of its first ‘just walk out’ branch open to public customers.
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OpinionJo Whitfield: ‘Shopping little and often is here to stay as sustainability rises up agenda’
This year has brought seismic shifts in the food sector, which continues to adjust to the major impacts in trading brought about by Covid and Brexit.
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NewsMcColl’s considers fresh equity raise to drive Morrisons c-store expansion
Convenience chain and Morrisons wholesale partner McColl’s is exploring an equity raise to drive the expansion of its Morrisons Daily store format.
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DataData: Online sales slide for first time ever as grocers run into tough comparisons
Overall grocery sales slipped while year-on-year online grocery sales declined for the first time ever as grocers began to confront tough comparisons from last year.
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GalleryStore gallery: Aldi unveils ‘first of its kind’ new Corner Store format
The discount retailer has launched a “first of its kind” Corner Store small-format shop in Sydney, Australia, showcasing Aldi’s offerings in a new urban setting.
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DataData: Grocery sales dip and online hits new baseline as market normalises
Grocery sales over the last 12 weeks have dipped and customer behaviours have begun to revert, as lockdown restrictions ease and life slowly returns to normality.
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GalleryStore gallery: Amazon launches Just Walk Out tech in full-size store for first time
Amazon has launched its Just Walk Out technology for the first time in a full-size Amazon Fresh store.
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NewsTesco expands Whoosh one-hour grocery delivery to London and Bristol
Tesco has expanded its Whoosh one-hour delivery service to London and Bristol, as new boss Ken Murphy unveiled plans to make Tesco a more digital business.