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…
UK: Costcutter buy could give Morrisons “greater scope” in south – analyst
An acquisition of UK retailer Costcutter by Morrisons could give the grocer greater scope for expansion in convenience retail in the south of England, according to Conlumino analyst Simon Chinn.…
