Cotswold Fayre announces Christmas Launch Events
Cotswold Fayre has announced the programme for its Christmas Launch Events where retailers can view the whole Christmas range and place orders.
The events offer...
Today’s Group unveils MUP calculator for Scottish retailers
The Today’s Group has unveiled a minimum unit pricing (MUP) calculator ahead of the introduction of new legislation on MUP for alcoholic drinks in Scotland,...
Birds Eye owner completes Goodfella’s acquisition
Birds Eye owner Nomad Foods has completed its acquisition of Goodfella’s, bringing the iconic frozen pizza label, along with a retailer own brand range, under the...
Vaping firm Supreme to float on the AIM
E-cigarette firm Supreme has announced its intention to float its shares for trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. The company...
CMA clears Co-op’s acquisition of Nisa
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the Co-op’s purchase of Nisa following an investigation. The deal “does not give rise to competition concerns”,...
EG Group completes acquisition of Kroger stores in US
Blackburn-based EG Group has completed its acquisition of 762 convenience stores in the USA from Kroger Co., the forecourt retailer said in statement. The...
ASC lends support to the proposed shopkeeper protection bill in Scotland
The Association of Convenience Stores (ASC) has lent its support to the proposed shopkeeper protection bill in Scotland.
ACS has submitted its response to a consultation...
Arla initiates cost-saving programme; hints at possible job cuts
European dairy cooperative Arla Foods has launched an internal cost-saving programme, which is expected to deliver more than 400 million euro of savings by...
Ban on sale of plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds on the anvil
Britain plans to ban the sale of plastic straws and other single use products and is pressing Commonwealth allies to also take action to...
Waitrose’s soup to help the homeless
Soup kitchens have long been a lifeline for homeless people, but now one upmarket British supermarket chain is to raise funds for rough sleepers...