1. Corporate Strategy

New members continue Confex growth

Written by Posted on Less than 0 min read

Wholesale buying group Confex has announced the arrival of three new members to the group, further strengthening its buying power and geographical reach. Wholesale buying group Tom Gittins, CEO, Confex said: “We are delighted to welcome Ahmed Foods, A C Georgiades and Regency Service and Solutions to…

This story continues at New members continue Confex growth

Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

View Original Article
Post Views: 203
Member since
Established in 2007, TalkingRetail.com brings you the latest news, analysis and information across the UK convenience and independent grocery retail sectors. Sister publication Independent Retail News is a monthly magazine for owners of independent convenience stores. Originally launched as Independent Grocer in 1981, the magazine changed its name to Independent Retail News in 1995. It provides must-have information that helps in the day-to-day running of stores and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest news and product information. The publications are brought to you by Metropolis Business Media, which also runs a number of leading annual awards events including The Retail Industry Awards, The Quality Food Awards and The Quality Drinks Awards. These prestigious ceremonies recognize the top performers across both the independent and multiple sectors, and are judged by a highly respected and influential group of independent top industry judges. https://www.talkingretail.com/
Do you like Talking Retail's articles? Follow on social!

More from Talking Retail

  1. CPG: Beverage

Coca-Cola secures exclusive partnership with Wembley

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners ready-to-drink (RTD) portfolio has secured an exclusive partnership with Wembley Stadium. This agreement marks a milestone moment for CCEP’s ready-to-drink portfolio, aligning its best-loved branded pre-mixed cocktails with one of the world’s most iconic venues – globally renowned as the home of… This story continues at Coca-Cola secures exclusive partnership with Wembley […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Prolific St Albans shoplifters jailed

Two men from the St Albans district have been handed prison sentences for shoplifting offences. Thirty-five-year-old Harry Ventham was given a prison sentence at Hatfield Remand Court on Monday 23 June for six separate shoplifting offences in St Albans during #NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek. Ventham, from Luton but of… This story continues at Prolific St Albans shoplifters jailed Or […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Glasgow c-store uses Innovative Technology to auto age check and ‘eliminate’ theft

Girish’s Premier store in Glasgow is the latest independent c-store to have MyCheckr from Innovative Technology installed to prevent minors from accessing its beer cave. Additionally MyCheckr has helped to “eliminate” shoplifting from that area of the store.  Since its installation at the beer cave… This story continues at Glasgow c-store uses Innovative Technology to […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Stores & Formats

Sales rise in July but many jobs and stores still at risk, says BRC

UK total retail sales increased by 2.5% year on year in July, against a growth of 0.5% in July 2024, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Food sales increased by 3.9% year on year in July, against a growth of 3.3% in July 2024… This story continues at Sales rise in July but many […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department: Food

Sweet success | In focus: Chocolate confectionery

In the crowded and fiercely competitive convenience sector, chocolate confectionery has long been a stalwart. Whether bought as a spontaneous indulgence, part of a lunch deal, or a quick treat for the commute home, chocolate is a cornerstone of impulse retail. But with soaring raw… This story continues at Sweet success | In focus: Chocolate […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department & Category

Urban Eat reveals new limited-edition ‘street food’ range

Urban Eat has launched a new range called Urban Street, a regularly refreshed range of limited-edition products in street-food-inspired, global flavours. The range taps into the lucrative ‘limited time only’ releases – which the brand says marked one of the biggest footfall drivers in the… This story continues at Urban Eat reveals new limited-edition ‘street […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department: Nonfood

Postmasters warned time’s running out for compensation claims

Despite widespread publicity and a number of recent high-profile settlements in the Post Office Horizon scandal, a leading lawyer is urging postmasters who have yet to lodge or appeal a claim to take action, as the deadlines rapidly approach. Sir Alan Bates, who led the… This story continues at Postmasters warned time’s running out for […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Uncategorized

Stoke increases its pressure on illegal sales of vapes and tobacco

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is stepping up its crackdown on underage and illegal vape sales after seizing more than £21,000 of illegal cigarettes, tobacco, and vapes from a Tunstall shop. The seizure from TKT Express on High Street, Tunstall, follows the sale of an illegal vape… This story continues at Stoke increases its pressure on illegal […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Technology & Innovation

Ginsters launches new campaign to support top seller

Ginsters has been crafting its sausage roll for over 40 years and now plans to invest a six-figure media spend to support its best seller. Recent research by Ginsters reveals that 76% of the population express their love for sausage rolls and one in four… This story continues at Ginsters launches new campaign to support […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department: Food

Roberts Bakery launches £1.5m comeback campaign

Frank Roberts & Sons is launching its biggest-ever TV and multi-channel marketing campaign as part of a £1.5m promotional drive this September. The campaign, entitled ‘Back to our Best’, will focus on the taste and quality that has delivered over 130 years of baking success… This story continues at Roberts Bakery launches £1.5m comeback campaign […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Shopper & Customer

Co-op teams up with Quadient to deliver further parcel locker growth

Co-op has partnered with Quadient to deliver further parcel locker growth and added convenience in its communities. The partnership to supply ‘Parcel Pending by Quadient’ lockers aligns Co-op’s footprint in the heart of local communities with the continued growth in consumer demand for safe, secure and convenient parcel… This story continues at Co-op teams up with Quadient to […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Government confirms glass to be excluded from England and Northern Ireland DRS

The environment minister has confirmed that glass will not be collected in its planned deposit return scheme (DRS) for recycling drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland. In a written statement, Mary Creagh confirmed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, steel, and aluminium drink containers would be… This story continues at Government confirms glass to be excluded […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Holiday & Events

Mini profile: Letchworth community welcomes new Nisa store

The Parade at Southfields, Letchworth, has welcomed a brand-new Nisa convenience store, opening its doors just before Christmas. Owned by local entrepreneur Monty Chandarana, the store represents a significant investment in the area, marking a complete transformation to create a vibrant community destination. Monty Chandarana,… This story continues at Mini profile: Letchworth community welcomes new […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Mass

Tesco’s rapid c-store expansion continues

Tesco is planning another 150 Express stores in the next three years, further fuelling the battle for  convenience spending. The plans will see Tesco’s convenience store arm expand to nearly 2,230 stores, with the creation of more than 2,000 jobs as a result of the… This story continues at Tesco’s rapid c-store expansion continues Or […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Shopper & Customer

Shoppers could lose trust in convenience stores if retailers are tempted to charge inflated prices, warns top wholesaler

Independent retailers risk undermining consumer confidence in convenience stores if they ditch price-marked packs (PMPs) for plain and then charge inflated prices to shoppers, warns one of the UK’s leading wholesalers. John Kinney, managing director at the Unitas Wholesale (pictured, left), told TalkingRetail.com that suppliers… This story continues at Shoppers could lose trust in convenience […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. International

Over 1,000 disposable vapes seized from shops in London borough during first two weeks of ban

Barking and Dagenham Trading Standards has seized almost 1,300 illegal vapes from local retailers in the two weeks following the introduction of a nationwide ban on single-use vapes, which came into effect on 1 June 2025. The new legislation prohibits the sale of disposable vapes,… This story continues at Over 1,000 disposable vapes seized from […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. International

July not so sunny for retail footfall

The number of customers in UK shops fell for the second July in a row, according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic. The survey recorded a drop of 0.4% in total UK footfall for July compared with the same… This story continues at July not so sunny for retail […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Survey of UK independent retailers shows crime increase in last six months

Independent retailers across the UK continue to face stubborn levels of retail crime and alarmingly more retailers are choosing not to report theft incidents to police, according to the latest survey conducted by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). The bi-annual survey, conducted every six months… This story continues at Survey of UK independent retailers shows […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Merchandising

Asda Express invests heavily in electronic shelf-edge labelling

Asda is to install electronic shelf-edge labels (ESLs) in its largest and busiest Express convenience stores. The plan will see 250 stores set up with the new technology, which is intended to give staff more time helping customers, managing deliveries and re-stocking shelves. The introduction… This story continues at Asda Express invests heavily in electronic […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Data & Insights

Promotional feature | pladis’ One-Stop Shop for Better Biscuits and Snacks Sales

pladis, home to some of Britain’s best-loved biscuits and snacks (McVitie’s, Jacob’s, Carr’s and more) has recently relaunched Better Biscuits – a free online platform design to help independent convenience stores grow their biscuits and snacks sales. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMIMNYmmoEY   Packed with everything from fresh insights… This story continues at Promotional feature | pladis’ One-Stop Shop […]
< 1 min read
0
Next