Enterprising indies resurrect the famous kwiksave brand
INDEPENDENT retailers are breathing new life into the Kwik Save supermarket brand five years after it went into administration. The...
Dhamecha Group acquires ninth site, first in Birmingham
The Dhamecha Group, one of the largest independent wholesaler's in the London area and a member of the Today’s Group, has recently announced the...
Sainsbury’s and Asda seek judicial review of CMA merger inquiry
Sainsbury's and Asda today (12 December) said they will lodge an application with the Competition Appeal Tribunal for a judicial review of the Competition...
Independent Discount Retailers Booming
INDEPENDENT discount retail is undergoing a boom to rival that of large chains such as Aldi and Lidl, new research reveals.
The poll of 2,000...
Chancellor must step up support for small retailers, says FSB
UK retail sales dropped 0.8% in September, new figures reveal.
Mike Cherry, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman, commented: “Today’s figures reflect the perfect...
Shapps Report on Sunday Trading dismissed by industry groups
THE ASSOCIATION of Convenience Stores (ACS) has dismissed a new report published on Sunday by Grant Shapps MP which argues for extending Sunday trading...
Retailers slam ASH over tobacco decline claims
INDEPENDENT retailers have hit back at a new report from health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) questioning the profitability of tobacco products...
Scottish Local Shop Report highlights Scots’ entrepreneurial bend to MSPs
THE Scottish Local Shop Report has once again highlighted the importance of the convenience industry in Scotland following its publication. The report's arrival was...
No recovery for 2 years, say traders
NINETY-SIX percent of retailers are not expecting to see any economic recovery in the next two years, according to research by business insurance specialist...
Prosecco top choice for valentines; gin could catch up, data shows
Market data from Central England Co-op shows that Prosecco remains top choice for Valentine’s Day, while gin is playing catch-up.
The retailer has seen a...