Talking Retail: Grocery & product news for independent retailers
WEBEstablished in 2007, TalkingRetail.com brings you the latest news, analysis and information across the UK convenience and independent grocery retail sectors.
Retail Industry Awards 2020 winners revealed
WEBJan 27, 2021 · All grocery retailers were recognised for their valiant efforts during the pandemic at the Retail Industry Awards 2020, which took place this evening (26
Top 25 Soft Drinks: Top of the pops - Talking Retail
WEBOct 5, 2021 · The mega-brands that have made it into the latest Top 25 Soft Drinks table, which has been compiled by NielsenIQ exclusively for Independent Retail News, are the big players in a highly competitive category.
The Original Factory Shop unveils expansion plans - Talking Retail
WEBApr 9, 2021 · Phil Briggs, managing director for The Original Factory Shop, said: “Our shops sit at the heart of local life, making a difference in communities.
The future of the forecourt: the importance of customer experience
WEBDec 4, 2020 · Not that long ago, fuel stations were seen as dirty and oily. A place to simply refuel or buy oil and wiper blades, and maybe a soft drink and a chocolate bar to enjoy on the go, writes Eva Jones, head of product development and innovation at technology and training provider Suresite.
Tesco looks to the future - Talking Retail
WEBSep 10, 2020 · The supermarket giant’s newly-established ‘group innovation team’ will be a single point of contact, responsible for quickly evaluating ideas, supporting partners to access Tesco, and helping them to develop and implement their ideas.
News retailers welcome Daily Mail price rise - Talking Retail
WEBMar 29, 2021 · The cover price has risen to 80p and stockists will earn 17.85p for every copy sold – equating to an extra 2p per copy. NFRN national president, Stuart Reddish, said: “We are pleased that the Daily Mail is recognising the tremendous efforts that news retailers have gone to throughout the Covid-19 pandemic to get …
Store investment remains priority for Nisa retailers - Talking Retail
WEBAug 8, 2022 · Nisa’s format team also supported the development of 28 stores with independent fascia while the remaining projects were dual branded whereby retailers are trading under their own name, alongside the Nisa brand.. The projects range from brand-new builds and full refurbishments of existing stores to smaller developments such as the installation of a new fascia or internal modernisation with ...
Big story | The fall of McColl’s - Talking Retail
WEBJun 13, 2022 · McColl’s collapse in May was the culmination of an agonising process. Not only had the convenience store group’s share price been falling since 2017, a few minor rallies excepted, but in the last six months it had become clear that there were serious commercial problems.
Big story: Morrisons Daily | Opportunity or threat? - Talking Retail
WEBNov 7, 2022 · The supermarket bigwig already has more than 480 Morrisons Daily stores up and running across the country – thanks largely to its partnership with McColl’s – and is now working on a rapidly expanding franchise model with several high-profile independents including Guy Warner, Steve Bassett, Harj Dhasee and Alex Kapadia already on board.. Growth forecast