UK: One Stop to pilot franchise convenience model
Tesco-owned UK convenience business One Stop Stores is to trial a franchise model with local independent retailers.
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Quote, unquote: just-food’s week in words
Food prices - or the prospect of inflation - was a hot topic last week. A vote by the European Parliament to extend sugar quotas to 2020 was criticised, while proposed US changes to country-of-origin labelling were also argued to be set to lead to higher prices. Meanwhile, a drought in Spain is causing concern over global olive oil prices.
Editor’s choice: the highlights on just-food last week
Morrisons last week announced firmer plans for an online food service - and the UK retailer could join forces with specialist Ocado. Larger rival Tesco, meanwhile, launched its own price-comparison scheme to lure in customers. Tesco, however, attracted more headlines on horsemeat with another recall. On a separate note, an Irish meat firm was said to know its beef was contaminated a year ago. Dole Food Co., Chiquita and Diamond Foods were among companies announcing results and, on the M&A front, UK firm Burton's Biscuit Co. could soon be up for grabs.
Interview: Costcutter CEO talks up Palmer & Harvey deal
Costcutter CEO Darcy Willson-Rymer has told just-food the UK c-store group's new venture with wholesaler Palmer & Harvey will benefit independent retailers and suppliers.
UK: Costcutter, Palmer & Harvey detail joint venture
Independent convenience operator Costcutter and distribution giant Palmer & Harvey have inked a deal to create the UK's second-largest convenience chain and form a buying joint venture.
UK: Co-operative to acquire ten Costcutter stores
UK retailer The Co-operative Group is to buy ten Costcutter stores in London for an undisclosed sum. The Co-op plans for the outlets to start trading as Co-operative food stores before…
UK: Costcutter tight-lipped over new supply deal
UK convenience retailer Costcutter has remained silent over reports it is in talks over a supply tie-up with Asda. Nisa's deal to supply Costcutter expires in 2014 and the c-store…
UK: Willson-Rymer named CEO of c-store chain Costcutter
UK convenience retailer Costcutter has appointed a new chief executive, with Darcy Willson-Rymer replacing Nick Ivel. Willson-Rymer was the former boss at gift retailer Clinton Cards, which went into administration…
UK: Costcutter H1 sales grow, accelerates Kwiksave openings
UK convenience retailer Costcutter has booked an increase in first-half sales and set a new target of Kwiksave store openings for the end of the year. The group recorded a…
UK: Morrisons selects Costcutter owner for depot deal
Morrisons has signed a logistics deal with Bibby Distribution, owner of the Costcutter convenience store chain reports have claimed it has been looking to buy. Bibby will manage five of…
Editor’s choice: the highlights on just-food last week
The top stories on just-food this week had a distinctly French flavour. Danone issued a profit warning, with Spain's problems affecting the Activia maker. Meanwhile, French retail giant Carrefour's new…
