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11/1/2026 : Supermarkets

Tesco brings back the iconic blue-and-white striped Low Cost Groceries

Tesco is bringing back the iconic blue-and-white striped "Value" branding that it scrapped over a decade ago. The reintroduction is part of a major marketing push to highlight low prices amid the ongoing cost of living crisis and it started on 5 January 2026.

11/1/2026 : Supermarkets

Tesco brings back the iconic blue-and-white striped Low Cost Groceries

Tesco is bringing back the iconic blue-and-white striped "Value" branding that it scrapped over a decade ago. The reintroduction is part of a major marketing push to highlight low prices amid the ongoing cost of living crisis and it started on 5 January 2026.

11/1/2026 : Supermarkets

A Billion Pound Black Hole - Why Scotland's Next Budget Could Trigger a Capital Spending Crisis

When Scotland's Finance Secretary stands up next week (Tuesday 13 January 2026) to deliver the Budget, the biggest danger may not be what is announced but what quietly disappears. Behind the headlines on tax and public services lies a looming problem that threatens roads, housing, hospitals and long-term growth: Scotland's capital budget is under severe strain, and the numbers no longer add up.

11/1/2026 : Supermarkets

A Billion Pound Black Hole - Why Scotland's Next Budget Could Trigger a Capital Spending Crisis

When Scotland's Finance Secretary stands up next week (Tuesday 13 January 2026) to deliver the Budget, the biggest danger may not be what is announced but what quietly disappears. Behind the headlines on tax and public services lies a looming problem that threatens roads, housing, hospitals and long-term growth: Scotland's capital budget is under severe strain, and the numbers no longer add up.

22/2/2023 : Supermarkets

Tesco Announce Pay Rise To £11.02 Per Hour

Tesco announced it will give store workers a 7% pay rise, in what will be the third increase in ten months. The supermarket reached an agreement with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) and will increase the hourly pay rate by 72p.

22/2/2023 : Supermarkets

Tesco Announce Pay Rise To £11.02 Per Hour

Tesco announced it will give store workers a 7% pay rise, in what will be the third increase in ten months. The supermarket reached an agreement with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) and will increase the hourly pay rate by 72p.

4/3/2022 : Grocers & General Stores

McColl's Failure Would Have A Significant Impact On Parcel Industry And Small Traders

The convenience store/newsagents chain McColl's is reported to be on the brink of collapse. It's the largest Post Office provider in the UK, and host to hundreds of Amazon lockers and CollectPlus collection points.

3/6/2020 : Grocers & General Stores

The future of the UK's high streets - A Podcast

The latest More Than a Shop podcast explores the changing landscape of UK high streets. Elizabeth Alker is joined by industry experts - Central England Co-operative‘s Chief Executive, Debbie Robinson, and the IGD's Head of Shopper Insight, Rhian Thomas - who talk passionately about how the high street is still relevant.

20/3/2020 : Grocers & General Stores

Co-op To Hire 5000 Out Of Work Hospitality Staff

Convenience retailer, the Co-op, has announced plans to create 5,000 store-based roles in a bid to provide temporary employment for hospitality workers who have lost their jobs and to increase support for local communities, amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Recruitment procedures have been simplified so that candidates can apply for positions by walking into their nearest Co-op with a view to starting work in a matter of days.

19/10/2018 : Garden Centres & Equipment

New Store B & M Opens At Wick

After a few weeks of preparations the new B & M Store has opened today 19th October 2018. The store took over the premises vacated by Homebase that recently closed several stores around the UK.

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