Tag: UK

Excuses on e-cigarette ban run out of puff

Liberal Democrats Leader David Leyonhjelm says the “spurious argument” put forward by Australian anti-vaping lobbyists – that legalising e-cigarettes would lead to more young people taking up smoking – has been knocked...

Convenience worldwide: Sainsbury’s helps disabled drivers refuel

UK retailer Sainsbury’s has launched an app with not-for-profit organisation fuelService to enable drivers to pre-book assistance when refuelling their cars at a Sainsbury's petrol station. The service means drivers with disabilities or...

Convenience worldwide: UK’s food-to-go sector on the rise

The UK’s food-to-go sector will be worth £23.5 billion by 2022, up from £17.4 billion in 2017, according to IGD, as shoppers’ preference for eating on the move shows no signs of...

Convenience worldwide: Morrisons to supply McColl’s in UK

UK supermarket chain Morrisons’ plans to supply McColl’s convenience stores and newsagents signal a firm commitment to move back into the convenience market, says GlobalData Senior Analyst Molly Johnson-Jones. Morrison’s MLocal stores were...

Convenience worldwide: more UK outlets a sign of small-store appeal

The number of stores in the UK convenience sector has grown marginally over the past 12 months, increasing by 0.4 per cent, according to the latest data from IGD Retail Analysis and...

Tesco to meet 24-hour demand in London

A number of Tesco stores across London will open 24 hours in line with the new Night Tube schedule in a bid to increase convenience for late night and early morning travellers. Night...

International news: Sainsbury’s Local to open three new sites

The UK retailer has announced that it is planning to open three new Sainsbury’s Local convenience stores and petrol stations in England. The new convenience stores and petrol stations will be on the...
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