Majestic on track after uplift in Christmas sales
January 9, 2018 8:12 amMajestic Wine grew its group sales by 3.2% year-on-year over the festive period. On an underlying basis the growth was 4.1%. In a trading statement, the... View Article
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Lidl to create 1,000 jobs through new Luton distribution centre
January 9, 2018 8:12 amLidl UK is to create up to 1,000 jobs when it opens a new regional distribution centre to service stores across London. The supermarket has exchanged... View Article
Waitrose to ban sale of high caffeine energy drinks to children
January 5, 2018 7:44 amThe Waitrose supermarket chain is to stop selling high caffeine energy drinks to children. From 5 March, the retailer will ask customers buying caffeinated energy drinks... View Article
Nisa reports strong Christmas trading
January 4, 2018 8:04 amNisa, the delivered wholesaler and convenience retail specialist, saw its sales rise by 17.7% to £277 million in the 10 weeks to 31 December as the... View Article
Co-op to open 100 new food stores in 2018
January 2, 2018 8:15 amThe Co-op has announced plans to open 100 new UK food stores in 2018 and create an estimated 1,600 jobs. The retailer will invest over £160... View Article
Gin sales soar at Sainsbury’s
December 19, 2017 8:08 amSainsbury’s has reported that premium gin sales are continuing to soar with the spirit seeing a 25% increase in sales in the past twelve months. The... View Article
Waitrose accelerates food innovation drive with new product development facilities
December 19, 2017 7:49 amWaitrose has invested in new food development facilities at its Bracknell head office and doubled the number of chefs working on new food ideas as part... View Article
Morrisons appoints Kevin Havelock to board
December 19, 2017 7:48 amThe Morrisons supermarket chain has appointed Kevin Havelock as a non-executive director. Due to take up his position on 1 February, Havelock will also be appointed... View Article
Bargain Booze owner acquires Central Convenience stores
December 18, 2017 7:44 amBargain Booze owner Conviviality has acquired 127 convenience stores operating under the fascia Central Convenience from WS Retail. WS Retail is a wholly owned subsidiary of... View Article
