Insight C-TV

Exclusive: C-TV Visits New Applegreen Forecourt Store
Exclusive: C-TV visit to new Applegreen forecourt store Insight partner Dan Munford presents the second instalment from his visit to the new Applegreen store in Corby, Leicestershire, opened by the Irish forecourt chain, Petrogas.

Retail News

New Convenience Format Opens in Dubai
Emarat, the leading petroleum brand in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has launched a new convenience franchise model called Fresh Plus.

UK Grocery Market Still Robust, Says TNS
UK grocers are continuing to enjoy strong growth, according to the latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share data.

Verdict: Food Price Inflation has Peaked in UK
Research company Verdict has recorded one of the strongest monthly declines in food price inflation in the UK and says that food inflation may finally have peaked.

Insight/NACS Launch International Convenience Retailer Award
Insight and NACS are delighted to announce the launch of a prestigious new award to recognise and celebrate the best convenience retail formats from around the world.

Technology

Albert Heijn Invests in Customer-Driven IT
Albert Heijn, the Dutch supermarket chain in the Ahold group, is investing in consumer driven IT including self-scanning and electronic payment.

Metro Puts Technology in Shoppers’ Hands
Metro Group, one of the world’s leading retailers, is investing in technology across its operations to create added consumer value.

Research

IGD Identifies Seven Global Convenience Models
Grocery industry think-tank, the IGD says there are seven convenience store models operating globally and businesses looking to target this channel must be able to identify the differences between them.

UK Convenience Market Outpaces Total Grocery
Convenience retailing is outpacing the growth of the UK grocery market overall, new research from the IGD reveals.

Verdict: Retail Growth Potential in Russia is Huge
The long-term growth potential of the Russian retail market remains huge despite the damaging impact of the global financial crisis, according to a new report from Verdict Research.

UK Retail Will Hit Rock Bottom in 2009, Says Verdict
UK retail will be at its weakest in 2009, according to Verdict Research.

Recession Slows New Product Launches in US
Fewer new products are showing up on supermarket shelves in the US this year as companies cope with the changing economy, according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD).

Americans Ditch Credit Cards, Reports Mintel
More Americans are leaving their credit cards in their wallets as the weak US economy continues to impact spending.

Visits From Friends Most Likely to get Brits Cleaning
Visits from friends and family are most likely to get Brits household cleaning, according to new research from Mintel.

Opinion & Comment

Sharon’s C-Store Diary: Sun and Salads
Sharon Kane, award-winning c-store manager at Spar Cullybackey, part of the Henderson Retail group in Northern Ireland, on serving convenient summer food.

Product News

Vodka Top White Spirit in UK, Reports Mintel
Latest research from Mintel finds Britain's thirst for vodka remains unabated, with sales set to reach almost £2bn by 2013.

NACS/Insight Products & Events

Fresh & Easy Director and Store to Feature in Las Vegas Insight/NACS Show Study Tour
Fresh & Easy, Tesco’s US convenience store chain, will feature for the first time in the Insight/NACS study tour held during the NACS Show in Las Vegas, 19-23 September 2009.

President Clinton to Speak at NACS Show in Las Vegas
President Bill Clinton will speak at the NACS Show in Las Vegas, 19-23 October 2009.

Exclusive: Don’t Miss International Diary Dates
NACS Global Forum and Store Tour in Hershey, Pennsylvania, 13-15 June 2009.